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LOT 2018
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
CARNELIAN GEMSTONE WITH VENUS PLAYING WITH CUPID
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.8 grams, 20 mm).
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.8 grams, 20 mm).
Discoid plaque with intaglio scene of Venus seated on a tree-stump holding a bow in its quiver above the head of Cupid playing at her feet; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
PROVENANCE:
with Bertolami, Auction 56, London, 11 March 2018, no.88.
Private collection, England.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
