INTAGLIO 1920 Art-Deco Signet Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Agate

Important carved intaglio ring by Giovanni or Luigi Pichler (1773-1854). An extremely rare intaglio seal piece, created in Rome Italy by the Pichler's Atelier in the late early 18th century, circa 1795. It was carved in an oval cabochon cut shape, from a triple layered translucent bluish agate. The intaglio seal depicts the naked figure of the Roman goddess Mercury, in running flying position to the right with a helmet and winged sandals. Raising his left hand and holding a trophy with the right hand. A butterfly or flying insect at the right. Signed, Pichler in Greek (ΠΙΧΛΕΡ), for Giovanni or Luigi Pichler (1773-1854). This seal has been made after the famous Flying Mercury (Mercure volant) statue, created by the mannerist sculptor Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna 1524-1608), a Flemish-Italian sculptor that work all his life mostly in Florence in Italy. One of the versions of the actual sculpture is located at the Bargello Museum in Florence Italy and the other at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Mercury. in Latin Mercurius, in Roman religion is the god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, and thieves and tricksters. He is commonly identified with the Greek Hermes...

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An exceptional, impressive antique banded agate and 14 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive signet ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The substantial antique ring setting (circa 1880) displays an oval carved banded agate panel (circa 1820), ornamented with a carved intaglio. The intaglio bears a male profile, featuring a beard and tied headband. The surrounding setting is plain and unembellished, melding with the incurved shaped ring shoulders and blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This antique intaglio ring...

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