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LOT 0375
Georgian Era Gold Fob Seal with Carnelian Intaglio of Inigo Jones Attributed to Edward Burch
ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (11.72 grams, 33 mm).
Vibrant red carnelian intaglio skilfully carved with a bust of a mature man in three-quarter view, gazing right, wearing a wide-collared, buttoned tunic and a cap, long curly hair framing his bearded face with a deeply furrowed forehead; set in a gold frame with an amphora-like looped handle; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
LiteratureCf. an identical, signed example in the collection of the Penn Museum, Philadelphia, object no.29-128-2108; another unsigned example attributed to Edward Burch in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, accession no.3339-1856.
FootnotesEdward Burch (1730–1814) was a distinguished English gem engraver and miniaturist, celebrated for his intricate craftsmanship and artistic versatility. A founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768, Burch gained acclaim for his engraved gemstones, which often depicted classical and mythological themes, reflecting the neoclassical style of the Georgian era. His skill in miniature painting further demonstrated his artistic range and mastery of detail. Highly respected in his time, Burch’s works remain admired for their technical precision and elegance, preserving his legacy as a key figure in 18th-century British art. Inigo Jones (1573–1652) was a pioneering English architect who is widely regarded as the first significant figure to introduce the principles of Renaissance architecture to England. Influenced by his studies in Italy and the works of Andrea Palladio, Jones designed elegant structures characterised by classical symmetry, proportion, and restraint. His most famous works include the Banqueting House at Whitehall, the Queen’s House in Greenwich, and contributions to the layout of Covent Garden. Jones’s adoption of Palladian ideals marked a departure from the Gothic style that had dominated English architecture, laying the foundation for subsequent developments in the Classical tradition.
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LOT 0375
Georgian Era Gold Fob Seal with Carnelian Intaglio of Inigo Jones Attributed to Edward Burch
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£750 (EUR 870; USD 1,013) +BP*
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Large Marble Relief with Roman-Era Scene of a Boy Presenting a Scroll
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,000
Rectangular scene with ledge to lower edge; high-relief carved scene depicting a standing male in loosely draped toga, holding the upper edge of a papyrus scroll; beside him, a small boy in similar attire holding the lower two corners of the document; legend in seriffed Roman capitals 'VICTORIAE / AVGVSTO / RE[...]' (to Victoria, to Augustus, ...). 127 kg total including stand, 87.5 cm high
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13393-259011.
The relief recalls the images of the Propaganda Augusti, diffused by Julius Caesar Octavian after his victory over Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra at Actium. The aged man and the boy represent the old and new Roman world meeting in the Principate created by Augustus. -
Heliotrope Cameo with Christ in Gold Mount
Italy, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £1,250
Carefully rendered bust of Christ facing left, crown of thorns resting on his curly hair, short beard and pained expression on his face; set in a gold mount with applied ropework collars, pin and catch on the reverse. 16.3 grams, 42 mm
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13404-257986.
It was believed that the scarlet flecks in the stone were the blood of Christ, hence its popular use for the subject of Christ throughout the Middle Ages until the 19th century. -
Vintage Pin Badge Collection
Circa 1980s A.D.Estimate: £10 - 20 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including 'Amnesty International', 'I'm Not a Tourist ... I Live Here' and other types. 33 grams total, 24-56 mm
From the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.
