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LOT 0062
Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
16 7/8 in. (43 grams total, 44 cm including clasp).
Restrung necklace with oval semi-precious stones and gold-domed appliqués; double strand of Roman spherical blue glass beads, varying in hues and tones, and to the top of each strand a single appliqué with a gold discoid plaque set with a garnet polished stone to the left and a vibrant green aventurine stone to the right; a double-domed appliqué behind each small plaque, and a larger discoid set with crystal on the left and pale amethyst to the right; central prominent chalcedony set discoid.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market prior to 2000.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12947-246339.
See Ogden J.M., Gold Jewellery in Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine Egypt, In two volumes, Volume 2 – Figures, Durham, 1990, figs.500-502b, for parts of similar necklaces.
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LOT 0062
Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
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Greek Gold Applique Group
7th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Comprising eighteen repoussé plaques, each with a central boss and a flower bud to each side, the corners with alternating pinecones and acorns, pierced through the corners; mounted on a perspex backing. 91 grams total, 22 mm each
From the estate of Dr Jacob Hirsch. Acquired by Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, from the above in 1999. -
Greek Black-Figure Kylix with Warriors and Sphinxes
Attic, circa 530 B.C.Estimate: £9,000 - 12,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,500
Comprising: a broad shallow bowl with two loop handles curving up towards the rim, short stem and broad foot with chamfered outer edge; the bowl with reserved central disc to inner face, palmette motifs at the junctions of the handles, frieze depicting two standing nude males flanking a crouching sphinx in profile; restored and with old dealer's labels beneath base. 414 grams, 27.3 cm wide
Ex Prof. F.S., Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, 1991. with Gallery Drees Archeo S.P.R.L., Brussels. Acquired from the above, 16 December 2017. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00041086. Accompanied by a Gallery Drees Archeo certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.0102 0910 from Laboratory Ralf Kotalla, 6 September 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12945-246388. -
Hellenistic Terracotta Spindle Flask
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With narrow neck and chamfered mouth, developing to a biconical body and flared foot; old label 'ΓΓΣΣ' to shoulder. 86 grams, 11.1 cm
Private Derby, UK, antiquities collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
