Bust Of Woman In Agate On A Turned Vermeil Base. Italian, 18th Century.

Agate bust of a woman on a turned silver gilt socle. Italian, 18th century.
A fine agate bust of a woman, mounted on a turned parcel gilt silver socle.

Italian, 18th century.

Bust measures 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.2cm, 6.7cm high including its socle.

The last two images are comparable examples sold at auction by Fraysse & Associés - Drouot Richelieu - Salle 10 - Wednesday 09 April at 2:15 p.m.; Old paintings and drawings, Objects on display, 18th century goldsmithery, Objects of art and very beautiful furnishings and Carpets.

Lot 105 - Bust of a young woman. She wears on her head and shoulders an antique drapery in onyx. Agate four layers. Eighteenth century. Base in honey alabaster and colored base. Bust height: 5cm Height with pedestal: 13.5cm - Sold for €7,000 plus commission.

Lot 107 - Bust of a young man whose head and shoulders are covered with a drape using the different colored layers of stone. Mounted on a colored marble pedestal probably Porta Santa, black and white marble base. Two-layered agate. End of the 18th century. (minor accidents) Bust height: 5cm - Height with pedestal: 13.5cm - Sold for €7,000 plus commission.

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