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A Neoclassical gold pendant set with a large agate cameo. Bust of a philosopher.
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A Neoclassical gold pendant set with a large agate cameo. Bust of a philosopher.

Anthea Fine Arts

Date 19th century

Epoque Neoclassical

Origine London, STOCK

Medium gold, Agate, or

Dimension 2.8 x 1.7 cm (1¹/₈ x 0⁵/₈ inches)

The character is depicted slightly in three-quarters, with mature features, a full beard and a band that holds his hair in the ancient Greek manner. Probably a philosopher or a leader. 
The cameo is mounted in an elegant openworked gold pendant. 

See an amethyst cameo of Berini in the collection G. LADRIERE, Paris, p. 272, n°211

Date: 19th century

Epoque: Neoclassical

Origine: London, STOCK

Medium: gold, Agate, or

Dimension: 2.8 x 1.7 cm (1¹/₈ x 0⁵/₈ inches)

Literature: MALGOUYRES, P., Pierres Gravées, Collection Guy Ladrière, Paris, p. 272, n°211

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