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LOT 0098
Greek Gold Ring with Roundel
HELLENISTIC, 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (4.14 grams, 23.21 mm overall, 18.15 x 16.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Flat-section hoop and discoid cell with inset panel, filigree ropework border enclosing band of U-shaped filigree and repoussé central motif of a facing bust with applied granule detailing.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Germany.
with Artemis Gallery, Munich, 1990s.
Private European collection, 2001.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12091-218184.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 78, for type.
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LOT 0098
Greek Gold Ring with Roundel
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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Cypriot and Other Pottery Sherd Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Including fragments of tubular neck, rim sherds, basal rings and other items, many with polychrome painted geometric decoration. 8.95 kg total, 1.5-23.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Greek Bronze Ring Bezel Group
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising two discoid bezels, one with a dog pouncing on a bird, the other with a seated figure holding a bird in his hand, possibly depicting Zeus. 4.8 grams total, 20-21 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Scythian Bronze Animal Mount Group
Circa 5th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising three mounts in the shape of an eagle with hooked beak, a wolf, and a leopard; each with D-shaped loop to the reverse. 7.1 grams total, 15-21 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
