Lot 217 - E-Live Auction 84

A neoclassical agate cameo. Bust of Alexander the Great as Hercules.
Price realized:
3.400,00 GBP
Bids:
39

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Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A neoclassical agate cameo. Bust of Alexander the Great as Hercules.
End of 18th century - Beginning of 19th century
21 x 30 x 5 mm

The young Macedonian ruler is facing right, wearing the nemean lion skin (leontea) as Hercules. The portrait is characterized by his typical long and thick hair (and a light barbula), lips slightly parted, prominent nose and engraved pupil. An old transparent layer of glass is attached on the backside of the thin stone as reinforcement.
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