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LOT 0182
Amethyst Apollo Gemstone
ROMAN, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1/2 in. (1.09 grams, 16 mm).
With intaglio profile portrait bust with frond; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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LOT 0182
Amethyst Apollo Gemstone
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Goddess Fortuna Gemstone
Roman, circa 2nd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £975
With intaglio standing Fortuna with cornucopia and flowers, amphora at her feet; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.2 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Bird in Profile
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With a flat-section hoop, rounded bezel with a large bird with long neck and spread wing in profile. 3.16 grams, 22.14 mm overall, 18.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Mainly composed of restrung opaque beads of various shades of blue, including barrel-shaped, annular, facetted, tubular and some small facetted lapis lazuli beads. 14 grams, 50 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
