ASTA 267 - GLITTICA

AN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A ELEGANT GOLD BROOCH WITH FLOREAL ELEMENTS. BUST OF A ROMAN EMPEROR.

19th century.

Stone diam. 18 mm; Brooch 33x33 mm; 9,05 gr

Beautiful effigy of a young laureated emperor inspired by the portraits of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. The cameo is circular and mounted in a refined gold brooch with floral patterns enriched by small spherical and intertwined elements of different sizes.

Provenance: U.K private collection

A FINE GOLD BROOCH SET WITH PEARLS AND AN AGATE CAMEO. FEMALE BUST.

Mid 19th century

Stone 23x29 mm; Brooch 30x36 mm; 14,33 gr

Diademed and partially veiled bust of a woman (the veil covers part of the neck but is knotted on the diadem at the level of the forehead). The effigy is turned to the right. The carved frame around the portrait is slightly damaged with missing. The cameo is mounted in a gold brooch with pearls.

Provenance: U.K private collection

A NEOCLASSICAL ONYX CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF SAPPHO.

19th century

Stone 20x26 mm; int. Size 18,5x20 mm; 16,80 gr.

This beautiful effigy faces right and is characterized by hair held by three bands and a sort of sakkos on the nape of the neck, which however makes the hair come out at the top. The portrait is very similar to a sardonyx cameo depicting the bust of the poetess Sappho signed by N. Amastini (Wartski) . The cameo has small missing (ear and hair) and light superficial cracks. The stone is set in a solid gold ring with a finely chiseled setting.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A LARGE AGATE CAMEO ATTRIBUTED TO BERINI SET IN A GOLD BROOCH. MALE BUST OF A GREEK RULER.

19th century

Stone 23x34 mm; Brooch 36x45 mm; 19,55 gr

Beautiful and powerful portrait of a Greek sovereign, with his face turned three-quarters to the right. The man is characterized by thick hair held by a ribbon and a thick beard. The anatomical details are engraved with great art and refined technique, attributable to the engraver Antonio Berini (1770 - 1861). Both for the high style and the model. The nose is damaged and partially missing at the tip. The cameo is mounted in an elegant gold brooch decorated with plant patterns.

P. Malgouyeres, Pierres Gravées (Coll. Guy Ladrière), n. 211. L.P.B. Stefanelli, La Collezione Paoletti, p. 288 n. 51 (as "Philosopher").

Provenance: U.K private collection

A NEOCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO. FEMALE BUST.

18th - 19th century

20x28x8 mm

The young woman is facing to the left and is characterized by long hair held up by two bands and flowing sinuously over the draped shoulder. The subject is inspired by ancient classical models. Beautiful execution.

Provenance: U.K private collection

A NEOCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO. HEAD OF A MAENAD.

18th - 19th century

20x25x6 mm

The effigy is facing left and is characterized by a hair adorned with a crown of wine leaves and bunches of grapes; the hair is very elaborate and sculpted in high relief. Some missing and chips. Work performed in Morelli's taste. Beautiful execution.

Provenance: U.K private collection

A NEOCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO. BUST OF FLORA.

19th century

16x22x5 mm

Interesting work characterized by a skilful use of the different layers of the agate. The effigy is turned to the left and its hair is held back by a band and decorated with a flower with leaves; on the shoulder, a goat's foot to symbolize the goatskin cloak. Small chip on the edge.

Provenance: U.K private collection

A NEOCLASSICAL CISELED GOLD BROOCH SET WITH A LARGE TWO-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO. DIADEMED PORTRAIT.

19th century

Stone 38x51x14 mm; 37,32 gr

The female portrait is facing left, her hair tied in a bun and adorned with diadem, pearls and flower. Probably Diane.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.

A NEOCLASSICAL GOLD AND BLACK ENAMELED CUFFLINK SET WITH A TWO-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO. PORTRAIT OF HELMETED ATHENA.

19th century A.D.

Stone 18x22 mm; Mounting 25x25,5 mm; 8,30 gr

The helmeted goddess is facing right.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.

A NEOCLASSICAL GOLD BROOCH SET WITH A LARGE TWO-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO. BUST OF CLYTIE.

19th century

Stone 27x37 mm; Brooch 36x46 mm; 23,90 gr

The Nymph is facing left, and characterized by a very elaborated and elegant hairstyle. The face is slighlty bent. Beautiful execution.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.

A NEOCLASSICAL TWO-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. BUST OF ARIADNE.

19th century

40x55x20 mm; 47,60 gr

The female portrait is facing left, the head slightly bent. Finely carved in high relief, each detail is engraved with great skill. Large size.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.

A NEOCLASSICAL SILVER ENAMELED PENDANT SET WITH A THREE-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO. PORTRAIT OF A BACCHANTE.

18th century

Stone 20x29 mm; Brooch 30x40 mm; 10,34 gr

Facing right with an ivy-leaves crown.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.