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Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC
Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC
Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC
Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC
Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC
Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC
Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC

Nice Early 19th century Georgian Gold & Hardstone Cameo Brooch of Ariadne VGC

$ 366.96

Availability: 57 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Metal: Gold
  • Material: Agate
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Style: Cameo

    Description

    This is a fabulous hardstone cameo of Ariadne consort to the god Dionysus, set into an early 19th-century gold brooch. The gem has been beautifully sculpted on a three-layer agate, with great depth and stereoscopic rendering. She has a delicate yet determined face, crowned with vine leaves in her hair. The Gemmarius has managed to utilize the upper brown layer to great effect, both on the leaves and simple disc-brooch pinned to her toga. Such a cameo would have been worn to display one's education and fondness for fine wines and classical art. A prize piece from a Grand Tour.
    OBJECT:
    Cameo
    CULTURE:
    Classical Revival
    DATE:
    early 19th century A.D.
    MATERIAL
    :
    Agate & 9k Gold
    SIZE:
    34mm x 27mm x 4mm ( cameo 30mm x 22mm)
    WEIGHT:
    7.9 grams
    PROVENANCE:
    Ex. private collection, Brighton
    This item is unconditionally guaranteed to be an antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request