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LOT 0113
Greek Gold Eros Holding a Turtle Pendant
4TH CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (1.41 grams, 13 mm).
A delicately crafted pendant depicting a seated Eros with spread wings, holding a small turtle with his left hand and his right hand raised, feather detailing to wings and carefully modelled face with a smiling expression; a double suspension loop underneath and a single loop above; likely from an earring.
ProvenanceSolothurn exhibition catalogue 1967, no.421.
Notable Swiss private scholarly collection.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12671-236392.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Marshall, BMCJ, no.1858-1916, pl.32f.
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LOT 0113
Greek Gold Eros Holding a Turtle Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
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Greek Terracotta Face of a Gorgoneion
6th-5th century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With large eyes and applied pupils, accentuated nose and open mouth with protruding tongue, hair indicated with regularly disposed lines; repaired, western Greek workmanship; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 142 grams total, 15.5 cm including stand
Ex Mr M.Q.F, Horgen, Switzerland, 1971. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
A Gorgoneion was a protective symbol in ancient Greek art that depicts the head of the Gorgon, a mythical creature with snakes for hair and a terrifying gaze that could turn people to stone. The Gorgoneion was believed to have the power to ward off evil and protect the person who wore it or displayed it. The image of the Gorgoneion was often used as an apotropaic symbol to ward off evil or bad luck. It was often depicted on shields, armour, or even as an architectural feature on buildings. The symbol was also sometimes used in jewellery, such as amulets or pendants, and was believed to bring good luck and protection to the wearer. The most famous depiction of the Gorgoneion is probably the one on the aegis of the goddess Athena. -
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3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,125
With carinated profile, rolled rim, raised circumferential bands to the inner face and centre. 437 grams, 20 cm wide
cracked
Private Swiss collection, acquired 1999. Ex Surena collection, London, UK. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11617-199030. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Circa 5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising two sheet-gold repoussé mounts depicting eight-petalled flowers, two pairs of piercings to the outer edge. 0.21 grams total, 9-10 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
