19th C. Neoclassical Agate Cameos, Female Busts
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Western Europe, probably Italy or France, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A pretty pair of agate cameos, each skillfully carved with the bust of a Classical female in profile. Sculpted from creamy white stone against a translucent pink ground, the first female faces right and wears a tiara, her hair pulled back in a loose chignon that cascades down the nape of her neck. Alternatively, the other cameo presents hues of beige and translucent apricot, as the woman gazes left, crowned by a headband and a tight bun. Size of largest (similar in size): 1" L x 0.6" W (2.5 cm x 1.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#178144
Western Europe, probably Italy or France, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A pretty pair of agate cameos, each skillfully carved with the bust of a Classical female in profile. Sculpted from creamy white stone against a translucent pink ground, the first female faces right and wears a tiara, her hair pulled back in a loose chignon that cascades down the nape of her neck. Alternatively, the other cameo presents hues of beige and translucent apricot, as the woman gazes left, crowned by a headband and a tight bun. Size of largest (similar in size): 1" L x 0.6" W (2.5 cm x 1.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178144
Condition
Both are intact and excellent with nicely preserved detail and natural inclusions to stones.
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19th C. Neoclassical Agate Cameos, Female Busts
Estimate $300 - $450
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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