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By Bertolami Fine Art
Nov 12, 2021
London, Italy
12 novembre 2021 alle 15:00 GMT (London Time)
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LOT 267:

A large Grand Tour glass impression. Imperial portraits.

19th century (?).
30x39x7 mm
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Auction took place on Nov 12, 2021 at Bertolami Fine Art
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A large Grand Tour glass impression. Imperial portraits.

19th century (?).
30x39x7 mm

Rare impression with portraits of Neron, Oton, and Poppea from a carnelian intaglio (Hermitage museum, Saint Petersburg, collection of Catherine II, prev. Orleans, inv. 4414 Cabinet d’Orléans, 1786) with greek inscriptions, bust of Dioscures and snake. Transparent glass. Wear marks.
L.Pirzio Biroli Stefanelli, La collezione Paoletti. Stampi in vetro per impronte di intagli e cammei, vol. I, p. 322 n. 608
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U.K. private collection

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