Very large European figural brass seal of Greek deity, c. 1820-1850
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1478048
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1478048
$195.00
An early 'Grand Tour' style large Estate stamp seal, European, probably c. 1820-1850.
The seal cast with an heroic bust of a greek god of war, probably Ares or Athena in the classical style. A monogram of two capital letters finely engraved in the seals base.
Size: 12,5 cm. tall and weighing 225 grams.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact and with remnants of original silver and gilt in the details.
Provenance: Estate of the Danish Artist Rolf Gjedsted, bought in the 1970s. antiques market in Copenhagen.
The seal cast with an heroic bust of a greek god of war, probably Ares or Athena in the classical style. A monogram of two capital letters finely engraved in the seals base.
Size: 12,5 cm. tall and weighing 225 grams.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact and with remnants of original silver and gilt in the details.
Provenance: Estate of the Danish Artist Rolf Gjedsted, bought in the 1970s. antiques market in Copenhagen.
