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A Neoclassical Onyx Cameo Set in Gold Ring — Bust of Sappho

£ 2650

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a neoclassical onyx cameo set in gold ring — bust of sappho

A Neoclassical Onyx Cameo Set in Gold Ring — Bust of Sappho

£ 2650

Cameo 20 × 26 mm (0.79 × 1.02 in)
Solid gold - US size 8; UK size Q -  grossweight 16,80 g
Early 19th century

Elegant neoclassical cameo in onyx depicting the bust of the poetess Sappho, in profile facing right. The hairstyle, characteristic of ancient iconography, is held by three bands and gathered at the back by a sort of sakkos (net or cap), yet allowing the hair to emerge at the top of the head.

This refined portrait belongs to the tradition of 19th-century neoclassical cameos, in which Italian engravers excelled at reproducing effigies of illustrious figures from Antiquity. Comparison with a sardonyx cameo signed by Niccolò Amastini (Wartski collection), also depicting Sappho, reveals striking stylistic similarities, suggesting a common inspiration or possible attribution to this workshop.

The cameo is set in a solid gold ring with a finely chiselled mount that enhances the preciousness of the whole.

Condition: The gem presents a natural surface fissure, visible as a horizontal cleavage line running from the carved chignon across to the framing hair locks. Evidence of period (or later) backing reinforcement using a wax and consolidant compound applied to the area behind the chignon and extending across the verso of the stone. 

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.
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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.
See our Country List
Shipping Terms and Conditions.
Privacy Policy ThePackengers.

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