Bertolami Fine Arts

Auction 86  –  9 December 2020

Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86

Glyptic

We, 09.12.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with a child.

2nd century A.D.

8 x 10 x 2 mm

The mythological scene is probably related to the childhood of Achilles, who was raised by the centaur Chiron. A small boy is in fact depicted here on the back of a centaur, who turns back to him offering an object. Interesting subject. Slight wear marks. Chipping on the edge.

U.K. private collection, London.

Estimate: GBP 300 - 600

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Price realized 320 GBP
Starting price 300 GBP
Estimate 300 GBP
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