Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)., Italy
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Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 263:
A postclassical agate intaglio. Gryllos.
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Start price:
£
280
Estimated price :
€300 - €500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A postclassical agate intaglio. Gryllos.
18th - 19th century
14 x 16 x 4 mm
The hybrid creature is composed by: mask of an elder Silenus conjoined with a young draped bust; two others male masks are conjoined to the apotropaic depiction. The stone, characterized by a slightly burnt surface, is broken and recomposed in the upper part, and has a crack at the bottom. Wear marks. Postclassical work.
