Lot 161 , A collection of nine paste intaglios, possibly by William Tassie, late 18th/early 19th century

A collection of nine paste intaglios, possibly by William Tassie, late 18th/early 19th century

A collection of nine paste intaglios, possibly by William Tassie, late 18th/early 19th century, in brown, violet, teal and colourless glass, depicting various Classical themes, mythological scenes and bust portraits, including a laureated Zeus, Medusa, a Roman emperor, possibly Julius Caesar, each moulded from ancient and Renaissance originals, the largest measuring approximately 1.6 x 1.4cm
£150-250

Sold for £190