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Property of a Gentleman, Sold Without Reserve

Italian, Castelli, 18th century 

Pair of Roundels

No reserve

Live auction begins on:

February 6, 03:00 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Bid

2,200 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Gentleman

Italian, Castelli, 18th century 

Pair of Roundels 


tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), in later giltwood frames

diameters of roundels: 10 and 10 ⅛ in.; 25.4 and 25.7 cm

diameters with giltwood frames: 14 ¾ in.; 37.5 cm

The present roundels are decorated with scenes of classical maidens attended by putti. One maiden is depicted gazing into a mirror, a motif that may allude to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.