19th C. Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio, Maenad & Herm
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Western Europe, probably Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous carnelian intaglio featuring a semi-nude maenad with robes draped around her legs as she kneels with a pitcher before a priapic herm of a satyr, a thyrsus lies diagonally at her side. Easily set into a pendant or brooch to be wearable - a lovely example of Neoclassical iconography! Size: 1.1" W x 0.9" H (2.8 cm x 2.3 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#178214
Western Europe, probably Italy, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous carnelian intaglio featuring a semi-nude maenad with robes draped around her legs as she kneels with a pitcher before a priapic herm of a satyr, a thyrsus lies diagonally at her side. Easily set into a pendant or brooch to be wearable - a lovely example of Neoclassical iconography! Size: 1.1" W x 0.9" H (2.8 cm x 2.3 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.
#178214
Condition
Intact and excellent with nice preservation of detail.
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19th C. Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio, Maenad & Herm
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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