
Property of a Gentleman, Sold Without Reserve
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.
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