6 Tassie Glass Paste Intaglio Gems, 18th/19th C
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6 James Tassie or Tassie-Type Glass Paste Intaglios, 18th/19th Century with polished backs and sides; the largest in pale amethyst glass with Profile & Shoulder of a Warrior in elaborate Helmet and Body Armor, an amber glass with Apollo & his 4 Horses over the body of Phaethon, a pale amethyst glass with a seated Philosopher in Robes with Manuscript, an amber glass with a Face inside the Mouth of a Mask possibly a variation on the Bocca della Verita, a pale amethyst glass with youthful Profile Head wearing Laurel Wreath, and the smallest in amber glass with Female Profile Head & Shoulder of Daphne with streaming hair and prominent Laurel Wreath. Height of largest 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm.).
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Light age related wear, a tiny flake to back edge of largest gem. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
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6 Tassie Glass Paste Intaglio Gems, 18th/19th C
Estimate $400 - $600
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