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A Grand Tour ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Portrait of a gentleman.

£ 2200

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a grand tour ring set with a carnelian intaglio. portrait of a gentleman.

A Grand Tour ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Portrait of a gentleman.

£ 2200

Intaglio: 2 x 1.3 cm (0 ³/₄ x 0 ¹/₂ inches)
Mounting: Gold; UK size P app. ; total weight 5,19 gr
Grand Tour era, 18th century

A captivating testimony to the Grand Tour tradition, this gold ring features a finely carved carnelian intaglio depicting a private portrait of a young gentleman, likely French, shown in profile facing left.

The effigy displays remarkable character, distinguished by voluminous, flowing hair rendered with exceptional detail and naturalism. Such intimate portraits were highly fashionable among European aristocracy during the 18th century, often commissioned as personal keepsakes or tokens of affection.

The stone exhibits a beautiful, luminous red hue characteristic of the finest carnelian. Remarkably, this intaglio retains its original coeval gold mount, making this ring an increasingly rare survivor from the golden age of the Grand Tour.
Old French collection, late 19th century
European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.

POSSIBLE RESIZING : YES

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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)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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