**Originally Listed At $500**

Western Europe / United States, Neoclassical, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A gorgeous sardonyx cameo of Apollo, the Greek and Roman god of archery, music, dance, truth, healing, light, and poetry, set in a lovely 61% (equivalent to 14K+) gold brooch setting. The deity faces right displaying a youthful and handsome bust, a thick coiffure of luscious locks crowns his head. This gorgeous cameo is inspired by the Apollo Belvedere dating to 325 BCE and attributed to Leochares - a Roman copy of which is located in the Vatican Museums, as the original has never been found. The Apollo Belvedere is one of the most revered works of antiquity. The sculpture captivated masters of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo and Durer as well as those of the Neoclassical period such as Antonio Canova. Size: 1.65" L x 1.25" W (4.2 cm x 3.2 cm); gold quality: 61% (equivalent to 14K+); weight: 26.4 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#178212

Intact and excellent second hand condition, with light wear as expected with age and use. Wearable!