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LOT 0575
Greek Ring with Artemis Bee Gemstone
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (3.77 grams, 24.34 mm overall, 16.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
A bronze finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio bee with legs splayed.
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 60, for type.
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Large Greek Attic Black Figure Kylix with Chariot Scene
5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
A terracotta kylix with broad flat foot, short stem, broad bowl with carination at the shoulder, glared mouth and two square strap handles; frieze of black-painted decoration including two scenes of a chariot yoked to two centaurs, one with sgraffito markings, between palmettes; restored. 566 grams, 25.5 cm wide
Restored.; fine condition, repaired.
Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s-2000s. Ex property of a Sussex gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11579-198944.
These Attic kylikes were usually presented with a stemmed base, a deep bowl and twin, upturned loop handles, all upon a concave base. The exterior walls were decorated with black-figure technique on red background, here in a style remarkably similar to that of the Haimon Painter, especially in the rendering of facial features, and feet. The imagery on the exterior of these kylikes, used in the symposia, varied a lot. Just as the cup could be a mask (in the so-called typology of the Attic black-figure eye cups) to transform the drinker, to give a “complex painted character”. Daily life scenes, or fantasies like the chariot here pulled by centaurs, were among the various subjects. -
Greek Gold Domed Dress Decoration Set
Circa 3rd century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
A group of 12 gold garment fittings of various sizes, each discoid in form with one domed face and concave reverse; at least nine with loops for attachment; accompanied by a display frame. 3.01 grams total, 2-12 mm (207 grams total, 13 x 13.5 cm including case)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
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Hellenistic Gold Ring with Figural Gemstone of Ares
Late 1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian intaglio of a nude Ares wearing a plumed helmet, stooping to fill an amphora. 1.83 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Ex private European collection, Mr. W., 1950s-1990s. Acquired in 1998. with Antiquarium Ltd, New York, USA. English private collection. Accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity from Antiquarium Ltd, Fine Ancient Arts Gallery, dated 15 December 2016.
