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| Auction Closes At: |
14:58:00 03/06/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
524. Large Late Renaissance Agate Intaglio Set in a Metal Frame Muzius Scaevola |
| Estimate: |
$1,000-$1,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Jewelry
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| Culture or Country: |
Europe.
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| Period: |
Ca. 16th - 17th century A.D.
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| Size: |
1-7/8”H. x 1-1/4”W.
32 x 46 mm. |
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| Description: |
Agate intaglio carved depiction of a soldier standing facing right, wearing armour, helmet and cloak. With his right hand he holds a spear, while he places his left hand above the fire of a burning altar in his famous gesture of courage and virtue. The scene symbolizes the power of Roman Virtus. Nice choice of zoned agate. Repaired diagonal break line, which is invisible to the naked eye. The stone is set in an antique metal frame, probably period to the intaglio. Missing the original upper suspension loop. A large and impressive example. Custom lucite display base. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC. collection. Ex. European collection, acquired on the art market, early 2000's. Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l., Rome, Italy. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Large Late Renaissance Agate Intaglio Set in a Metal Frame Muzius Scaevola
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