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.
A Neoclassical gold pendant set with a large agate cameo. Bust of a philosopher.
Date 19th century
Period Neoclassical
Origin 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
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
Period: Neoclassical
Origin: 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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