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LOT 0400
Neoclassical Agate Gemstone with Theatrical Mask
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.22 grams, 23 mm).
Plano-convex in section with deeply incised facing female mask with ringlets and diadem; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenancewith Hotel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, 2020.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 0400
Neoclassical Agate Gemstone with Theatrical Mask
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Stone Gaming Piece Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including pawn with stylised masks, knight with ribbed facets and other types. 287 grams total, 40-48 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Tudor and Later Artefact Group
Circa 16th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Including crotal bells, coins, lead shot, military badges, thimbles and other items. 1.89 kg total, 8-55 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export) -
Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian
17th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse profile bust of Emperor Hadrian, bearded and wearing a laurel wreath on his brow; in an antique mount open to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.68 grams, 31.18 mm overall, 20.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the French art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13148-249494.
