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A large late renaissance agate intaglio. Seated Mercury.
Stima:
1.500,00/2.000,00 £
Base d'asta:
1.000,00 GBP
Aggiudicazione:
2.400,00 GBP
Numero offerte:
13

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Stato lotto:
Asta chiusa

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A large late renaissance agate intaglio. Seated Mercury.

Early 17th century.

33 x 40 x 4 mm.

Interesting and unusual representation of Mercury seated, with attributes. The divinity is facing right, sitting on a base (?) from which a tree seems to be born (allegory of Nature?). The god is naked, partially covered by a cloak resting on his thighs and also on the tree. The left foot rests on a small votive altar adorned with a garland. With his left hand he holds the winged caduceus, his magical scepter. Groundline. The intaglio is made on a large and extraordinary variegated agate with inclusions.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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