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A Neoclassical onyx cameo set in a gold ring. Demosthenes.

£ 2500

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a neoclassical onyx cameo set in a gold ring. demosthenes.

A Neoclassical onyx cameo set in a gold ring. Demosthenes.

£ 2500

Cameo: 1.8 x 2.3 cm (0 ³/₄ x 0 ⁷/₈ inches)
Mounting: Mid 19th century; UK size N3/4 ; total weight 7,58 gr
19th century

This fine and large oval onyx cameo depicts the figure of the Greek philosopher Demosthenes. He is represented, standing in slight three-quarters, wearing the classical 'toga'. The figure is masterfully sculpted with great rendering of the anatomical volumes under the drapery. 
The face shows the classical physiognomy of the philosopher depicted in the ancient marble portraits.
Possibly after, a Roman marble statue of a citizen. Before 1818, it was converted to a likeness of the orator Demosthenes, in the Römisch-Germanischen Museum, Cologne (Germany). 

Demosthenes (b. 384–d. 322 BCE) was one of the leading public figures in Athens in the third quarter of the 4th century BCE—a statesman who led the Athenians in their ultimately unsuccessful struggle against Philip of Macedonia, as well as the greatest of ancient Greek orators

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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