19th C. Neoclassical Agate Intaglio, Woman w/ Ram Pelt
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Western Europe, probably Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful agate cameo carved in 3 layers to feature a bacchante facing left with a ram pelt draped over her shoulder and a floral wreath crowning her head. A faint signature is etched onto the verso, reading "Besc" and the numbers "15 - 60." Easily set in a pendant or brooch for a wearable piece of history! 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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#178151
Western Europe, probably Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful agate cameo carved in 3 layers to feature a bacchante facing left with a ram pelt draped over her shoulder and a floral wreath crowning her head. A faint signature is etched onto the verso, reading "Besc" and the numbers "15 - 60." Easily set in a pendant or brooch for a wearable piece of history! 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.
#178151
Condition
Intact and excellent with nice preservation of detail. A faint signature etched on verso, reading "Besc" and the numbers "15 - 60."
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19th C. Neoclassical Agate Intaglio, Woman w/ Ram Pelt
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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