Auction 107
By Bertolami Fine Art
Apr 22, 2022
London, Italy
22 aprile 2022 ore 15:00 CEST (14:00 BST)
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LOT 277:

An agate cameo set in a gold brooch with enamel and pearls. Portrait of Athena.

17th century.

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Sold for: £650
Price including buyer’s premium: £ 819
Start price:
£ 500
Estimated price :
£800 - £1,200
Buyer's Premium: 26% More details
Auction took place on Apr 22, 2022 at Bertolami Fine Art
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An agate cameo set in a gold brooch with enamel and pearls. Portrait of Athena.

17th century.

cameo 20x28x7 mm; overall 33x42 mm; 13,28 gr.

The deity is helmeted and with a draped bust, facing left. Interesting variety of stone. The cameo is mounted in an elegant gold brooch with a frame embellished with pearls and a black enamel decoration. In the back, the closing pin is missing.