Lot 267 - Web-Auction 106

A large Grand Tour glass impression. Imperial portraits.
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150,00 GBP
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Description

A large Grand Tour glass impression. Imperial portraits.

19th century (?).
30x39x7 mm

Rare impression with portraits of Neron, Oton, and Poppea from a carnelian intaglio (Hermitage museum, Saint Petersburg, collection of Catherine II, prev. Orleans, inv. 4414 Cabinet d’Orléans, 1786) with greek inscriptions, bust of Dioscures and snake. Transparent glass. Wear marks.
L.Pirzio Biroli Stefanelli, La collezione Paoletti. Stampi in vetro per impronte di intagli e cammei, vol. I, p. 322 n. 608
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U.K. private collection
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