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LOT 2039
Greek Seal Ring with Advancing Horse
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (2.57 grams, 23.58 mm overall, 19.03 x 20.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With a slender hoop, an ellipsoid bezel with an intaglio horse motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a south London collector; acquired before 1980.
Private collection, Suffolk, UK.
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LOT 2039
Greek Seal Ring with Advancing Horse
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Renaissance Bronze Saint Jerome Plaque Fragment
Late 15th-early 16th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plaque fragment with low-relief scene, kneeling Saint Jerome in a cave with one hand stretched out. 37.3 grams, 77.48 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Roman Glass Mars Gradivus Gemstone in Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Vibrant red intaglio featuring the god of war striding left, carrying a spear with one hand and the other holding a trophy resting upon his shoulder; the reverse of the intaglio engraved with the word ‘ADYNAIE’, probably the name of the original owner; set in a modern gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.75 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 18.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13336-257953.
The moniker 'Mars Gradivus' is often translated as 'Marching Mars' from the Latin 'gradus' meaning step or march. -
Gold Pendant with Glass Head
19th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
In low-relief, facing bust with braided band to his brow and bunch of grapes to each temple. 11.5 grams, 44 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
