Fine Jewellery - 30th October 2019
Lot 1544
A late 17th century well detailed hardstone cameo
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £4500
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Description
A late 17th century well detailed hardstone cameo, depicting the seated Achilles mourning his friend Patroclus, who was killed in battle by the Trojan Hector, to the left of Achilles is his slave and concubine Briseis and the Greek warrior Antilochus leaning on a column, in later gold brooch mount set with yellow stones, 2.8cm high