London, Italy
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12 novembre 2021 alle 15:00 GMT (London Time)
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LOT 273:
A large postclassical jasper cameo. Bust of a bearded character.
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Sold for: £850
Start price:
£
600
Estimated price :
£800 - £1,000
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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A large postclassical jasper cameo. Bust of a bearded character.
18th - 19th century.
39x47x10 mm
Identifiable perhaps with the effigy of a scientist (the face reminds the astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), the character is facing left and is characterized by a thick beard, partially bald skull; the man wears a shirt with a button on the collar, here open, and above a heavy jacket with a large folded collar, and above again a cloak, carved with details. The head is in profile while the bust is almost in front. Large cameo. Interesting variety of stone. Small chips on the edge.
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U.K. private collection
