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A Neoclassical gold pendant set with a large agate cameo. Bust of a philosopher.

£ 2950

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A Neoclassical gold pendant set with a large agate cameo. Bust of a philosopher.

£ 2950

Cameo: 2.8 x 1.7 cm (1 ¹/₈ x 0 ⁵/₈ inches)
Mounting: Total weight 13 gr
19th century
 

The character is depicted slightly in three-quarters, with mature features, a full beard and a band that holds his hair in the ancient Greek manner. Probably a philosopher or a leader. 
The cameo is mounted in an elegant openworked gold pendant. 

See an amethyst cameo of Berini in the collection G. LADRIERE, Paris, p. 272, n°211
MALGOUYRES, P., Pierres Gravées, Collection Guy Ladrière, Paris, p. 272, n°211

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

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