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A FINE GOLD-MOUNTED SARDONYX CAMEO
The cameo carved with a three-quarter facing portrait of the young
Augustus in gold frame chased with foliage scrolls and flowerheads on a matted ground, with textured suspension loop and brooch pin reverse, circa 1830, 6.4cm. overall height, in fitted tooled leather case
Signed by Girometti
Giuseppe Girometti (1780-1851) sculptor, gem engraver and medallist
best known for his cameo portraits
The cameo carved with a three-quarter facing portrait of the young
Augustus in gold frame chased with foliage scrolls and flowerheads on a matted ground, with textured suspension loop and brooch pin reverse, circa 1830, 6.4cm. overall height, in fitted tooled leather case
Signed by Girometti
Giuseppe Girometti (1780-1851) sculptor, gem engraver and medallist
best known for his cameo portraits