Lot no. 97
LARGE CAMEE. JUVENILE BUST.
On onyx and mounted on a modern gold ring. The male juvenile portrait is presented
three-quarter view. The subject is characterised by strong, virile features. The wavy hair ends in curls
curls framing the face. Beautiful execution of the anatomical renderings, very characteristic of
neoclassical productions. Originally mounted on a brooch, the original bezel of which was
It has been converted into a ring.
Cameo on onyx: 21 x 28 mm
Weight: 30.20 g
Setting: TDD 57
Early 19th century
A Neoclassical onyx large cameo mounted on a later gold ring. Bust of a Youth. The male youth portrait is presented in three-quarter view. The subject is characterized by marked and virile features. The wavy hair ends
in curls framing the face. Beautiful execution of the anatomical renderings, very characteristic of neoclassical
productions. Originally mounted on a brooch, of which the original bezel was preserved, it was converted into
a ring. Early 19th century.
Provenance
Private collection
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