Loading, please wait...

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0503

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (5.38 grams, 24.33 mm overall, 19.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).

Lentoid-section hoop with integral disc bezel, incuse profile bust of a bearded, balding male.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 0503

Greek Bronze Ring with Bust of a Philosopher

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£110 (EUR 128; USD 149) +BP*

RELATED LOTS

Lot 0487

Greek Glass Head of an African Male
Carthaginian, 2nd century B.C.

Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)

Opening Bid: £50

Moulded in the round in black glass with short hair, casting seam around the edges. 1.57 grams, 17 mm

Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, acquired 1979-1999, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Lot Details
Lot 0544

Cypro-Phoenician Gold Bead of a Naked Young Man
Mid 1st millennium B.C.

Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)

Opening Bid: £5

Sheet-gold bead modelled in the round as a young nude male with his hands held on top of his head. 2.08 grams, 38 mm

By repute with Christie's, New York, 1996 and an old European collection. Private collection, London, UK.

Lot Details
Lot 0069

Etruscan Carnelian Scarab of a Fletcher in Gold Ring
Late 4th-3rd century B.C.

Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)

Opening Bid: £500

With carapace detailing and intaglio of a crouching male carving an arrow, set within a dotted border; set into a later gold swivel ring. 4.24 grams, 27.12 mm overall, 18.38 x 18.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)

Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.

Lot Details