A large agate cameo set in a gold brooch. Bust of a child signed Amastini

19th century.

Stone 32 x 42 mm; mounting 43 x 57 mm; 24,37 gr.

Bust of a child, facing left, with the bust in three quarters and the face in profile.. The portrait is characterized by a very refined hair tied by a tenia as for the hellenistic princes. Beautiful execution of the anatomical details, with high and well-proportioned volumes. On the field, the signature AMASTINI, partially covered by this Victorian gold leaf frame. Probably Niccolò Amastini (born Rome 1780–1851).

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 4000