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Lot 337 - Auction 86

A fine neoclassical agate-chalcedony cameo mounted on a modern gold brooch. Bust of a Bacchante.19th centurycameo: diam. 25 mm ... Read more
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1.600,00 GBP
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Description

A fine neoclassical agate-chalcedony cameo mounted on a modern gold brooch. Bust of a Bacchante.

19th century

cameo: diam. 25 mm 11.33 gr

This elegant female figure is depicted frontally, the face turned three-quarters and slightly inclined. On the head, thick hair adorned with a crown of leaves and ivy flowers. Some locks falling on the shoulders. The face is carved on the stone’s red-layer, while the neck, the short bust and the locks are engraved on the opaque chalcedony layer with honey tone. Very fine execution in high relief. Mirror polishing.



European private collection.
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