18th C. Neoclassical Glass Intaglio - Alexander
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Northern Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 18th century CE. A handsome amber hued glass intaglio depicting the head and neck of a Classical figure in profile - probably Alexander the Great. The man is youthful, with strong features and a head full of wavy hair. This intaglio is wrapped in a hard, thin, black leather strip. The Neoclassical period saw immense northern European interest in the Classical world, in part inspired by the budding science of archaeology. Artists looked to the deep past for inspiration, but brought an imaginative sensibility to their depictions of it. Size: 1.55" W x 1.8" H (3.9 cm x 4.6 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#134785
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#134785
Condition
Light scratching on surface. Could easily be made into a wearable piece of jewelry.
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18th C. Neoclassical Glass Intaglio - Alexander
Estimate $300 - $450
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