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LOT 0766
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
LARGE ROMAN FRAGMENTARY CAMEO WITH FACE
3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (95 grams, 55 mm).
3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (95 grams, 55 mm).
Carved in high-relief in (likely) agate; sympathetically mounted on a naturalistic base; chipped; mounted by the late Alison Barker in her own inimitable style.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1924,0514.2, for a similar style of face.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
