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Lot 275 - Auction 107

A fine onyx cameo set in a gold ring. Male portrait.
Estimate:
2.000,00/4.000,00 £
Starting price:
1.500,00 GBP
Price realized:
4.600,00 GBP
Bids:
13

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A fine onyx cameo set in a gold ring. Male portrait.

16th - 17th century.

Stone 20 x 24 mm; ring size 16 x 20 mm; 8.22 gr.

Male portrait facing right. Probably a private portrait inspired by ancient Roman republican models. The cameo is sculpted on a two-layer onyx, the head and the frame have been engraved both on the white layer. The background, darker and bluish spotted, turns orange when backlit. The stone is mounted in a ring with an openable octagonal bezel (interlocking closure). Interesting work. Rare type. Very good condition.

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