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LOT 0806
Large Roman Glass Roundel with Cupid
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (10.4 grams, 29 mm).
Pale yellow domed disc showing nude Cupid in a dynamic pose, holding a bow in his hand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. similar figure on glass in Antonaras, A., Ancient Glass in the J.Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2025, p.175 (Dionysian procession).
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LOT 0806
Large Roman Glass Roundel with Cupid
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gemstone Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including a warrior with a long shield, a standing figure with a spear, Isis Minerva with cornucopia and rudder and other types; nine supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.05 grams total, 9-16 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Large Roman Glass Amphora with Trail
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
With broad rounded shoulder, piriform body tapering to a stub foot, cylindrical neck and flared rim with rolled edge, applied twisted green glass handles (one partly absent); slightly iridescent surface. 125 grams, 21.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Private collection, New York, USA. -
Roman Nicolo Gemstone of a Grazing Horse in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £1,000
Ellipsoid with chamfered edge, incuse grazing horse image on a baseline; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.72 grams, 23.21 mm overall, 18.46 x 18.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13165-248341.
