Auction 86
Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry
Dec 9, 2020
Italy
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom).
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Wednesday dec 9 2020, 2 pm GMT (3 pm CEST)
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 286:
A neoclassical agate cameo. Bust of a Niobid.
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Sold for: £1,100
Start price:
£
280
Estimated price:
€300 - €600
Auction house commission: 25%
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A neoclassical agate cameo. Bust of a Niobid.
End of 18th century - Beginning of 19th century
16 x 21 x 9 mm
Draped female bust, facing left. The figure is characterized by a hair gathered from two bands. The subject is inspired by a famous marble sculpture (Uffizi, Florence) and it was executed by N. Marchant for a sardonyx intaglio. Small chip on the edge.
