ITALIAN, PROBABLY MILAN, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY | CAMEO WITH A PERSONIFICATION OF ABUNDANCE

ITALIAN, PROBABLY MILAN, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY
CAMEO WITH A PERSONIFICATION OF ABUNDANCE

agate, within a later gilt metal and agate pendant mount
38.28mm., 1.50in.
118mm., 4.68in. overall

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Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the cameo is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are some possible chips (they may merely be part of the carving though and are inconspicuous) to the: proper right index finger and to the necklace above the pendant. There is a possible small percussion point to the diadem. There are natural striations in the stone. There is general wear to the later mount including oxidation, minor abrasions and rubbing.

Provenance:
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) and Pierre Bergé (1930-2017);

their sale Christie's Paris 25 February 2009, Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Bergé, lot 476