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LOT 2018
Carnelian Gemstone with Venus Playing with Cupid
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.
Provenancewith Bertolami, Auction 56, London, 11 March 2018, no.88.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 2018
Carnelian Gemstone with Venus Playing with Cupid
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Silver Plaque with Papal Heraldic Cameo
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
A carved agate coat of arms within a lapis lazuli plaque, held in a silver canatille frame comprising elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop; arms of Pope Alexander VII (1655-1667). 176 grams, 17.5 cm
Private collection, England.
Pope Alexander VII was born Fabio Chigi and took the role of head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He held a number of diplomatic positions in the Holy See, was ordained in 1634, and became bishop of Nardo in 1635. Pope Innocent X elevated him to the role of secretary of state in 1651, and in the following year he was appointed a cardinal. Alexander VII supported various construction projects in Rome, wrote poetry and patronized artists working on the decoration of churches. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Restrung group of beads, mainly tubular, tabular and square-section types with scaraboids. 35.7 grams, 43.5 cm
London, UK, art market, 1980-2000s -
Gemstone Collection
20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Mainly discoid and ellipsoid plaques in carnelian and other materials, with incuse images including profile bust, perching bird and others; after the antique. 25.1 grams total, 11-25 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
