A Grand Tour ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Portrait of a gentleman.
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A Grand Tour ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Portrait of a gentleman.
A Grand Tour ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Portrait of a gentleman.
Date 18th century
Period Grand Tour
Origin London, consignment
Medium gold, Carnelian
Dimension 2 x 1.3 cm (0³/₄ x 0¹/₂ inches)
Interesting and unusual private portrait of a young gentleman, probably French, facing left. The effigy is characterized by thick hair. Beautiful bright red color of the stone in the original coeval ring.
Date: 18th century
Period: Grand Tour
Origin: London, consignment
Medium: gold, Carnelian
Dimension: 2 x 1.3 cm (0³/₄ x 0¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: Old French collection, late 19th century
European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
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