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LOT 2169
Group of Seals and Scaraboids
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (78 grams total, 15-33 mm).
Including scarab with figural scene and legend to underside, plano-convex type with wreath, perching bird and legend, and other types; after the antique. [6]
ProvenanceFrom the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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LOT 2169
Group of Seals and Scaraboids
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Indus Valley Style Terracotta Idol Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Mixed group of figures with anatomical details. 287 grams, 8.5-11 cm
Very fine condition.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Post-Classical Red Agate Gemstone with Omphale
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Elipsoid in plan with domed obverse; intaglio with Omphale standing nude on a baseline, right hand on her hip and supporting her club with her left; at her feet an Apulian trozella vessel; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.13 grams, 25 mm
Private collection, England.
The figure bears the classic symbol of Hercules - the club - but the details of her nude body and lack of beard indicate that this is a female. Omphale was the queen of Lydia, daughter of the river Lardanos. According to myth, Hercules was a slave to the beautiful queen for three years and was forced by her to dress as a woman and spin wool, giving up his lion's head. It was Omphale who donned her lion's head and wielded the club, as depicted in this intaglio, an allegory of submission and revenge in love. An interesting post-classical work. -
Georgian Gold Ring with Silver Skull
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Beaded wire hoop with applied silver skull motif; usage wear to inner face. 2.93 grams, 25.00 mm overall, 16.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
