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Lot 294 - Auction 107

A large postclassical lapis lazuli cameo set in a gold pendant. Head of Apollo.
Estimate:
1.500,00/2.500,00 £
Starting price:
950,00 GBP
Price realized:
5.500,00 GBP
Bids:
24

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A large postclassical lapis lazuli cameo set in a gold pendant. Head of Apollo.

19th century (?).

cameo 35x49 mm; overall 48x71 mm; 82,24 gr.

The face is frontal, with youthful features, characterized by large eyes with engraved iris, long linear nose, archaic smile. The hair is divided into curls and braids. For the iconography, probably Apollo, the subject seems to be inspired by the Etruscan art and by the Greek kouros. The stone shows ancient signs of wear and deposits. Probably a product of the late 19th century Etruscan revival. The cameo, characterized by a very protruding high relief, is mounted with a solid gold pendant. Edge of the frame slightly damaged.

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