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LOT 0181
Goddess Fortuna Gemstone
ROMAN, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
5/8 in. (1.2 grams, 16 mm).
With intaglio standing Fortuna with cornucopia and flowers, amphora at her feet; 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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Romano-British Bronze Bound Bearded Captive Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Depicted as a bearded man from the Eastern Empire, seated and naked apart from a pointed cap on his head, with rope binding the hands together and extending around the neck, feet also bound; hole through the back and side for attachment. 28 grams, 51 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Roman Mosaic Tesserae Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A mixed group of one hundred and seventy single stone tesserae of various colours and sizes. 95 grams total, 4-14 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
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Roman Capricorn Intaglio Gemstone
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Cabochon garnet with intaglio capricorn engraved on an earlier gemstone; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.6 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
