19th C. Neoclassical Cameo w/ Bust of a Lady
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Western Europe, probably Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous agate cameo featuring the quixotic bust of a young maiden crowned by a wreath of ivy with clusters of grapes nestled in the coiling tresses of her luscious locks, that gracefully cascade down to her sloped shoulders. Her bare decolletage is highlighted by a single strand of pearls as her elegant visage slants downward. Easily set into a pendant to be wearable! Size: 1.6" L x 1.1" W (4.1 cm x 2.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#178152
Western Europe, probably Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous agate cameo featuring the quixotic bust of a young maiden crowned by a wreath of ivy with clusters of grapes nestled in the coiling tresses of her luscious locks, that gracefully cascade down to her sloped shoulders. Her bare decolletage is highlighted by a single strand of pearls as her elegant visage slants downward. Easily set into a pendant to be wearable! Size: 1.6" L x 1.1" W (4.1 cm x 2.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178152
Condition
Intact and excellent with nice preservation of detail. Light inscription on verso of "57208/1 / XQWQ."
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19th C. Neoclassical Cameo w/ Bust of a Lady
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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