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LOT 0169
Onyx Gemstone with Hercules
ROMAN, 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
3/4 in. (1.35 grams, 20 mm).
Intaglio of Hercules stepping over a sleeping dog to receive a hen from an opposed female; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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LOT 0169
Onyx Gemstone with Hercules
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Trade Weight
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising a spherical body with shank and pierced knop finial; old collector's label with inked 'ancient Roman / 1st cent. / Exe. minster'. 351 grams, 10.4 cm
From a North London, UK, collection. Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK.
The weight was inserted inside the shaft of a steelyard arm, calibrated on three or more sides with lines and Roman numerals, each providing different scales of pondera (weights). -
Roman Marble Statue Fragment with Feet
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Presenting the hem of a pleated robe, the sandaled feet of the figure emerging from beneath, with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, resting on a plain base. 7.1 kg, 24 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11624-198973. -
Roman Gold Ring with Sardonyx Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Facetted hoop and disc bezel with inset sardonyx depicting three facing goddesses holding attributes. 6.76 grams, 24.93 mm overall, 21.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From a collection of a London lady, acquired annually during 1990s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11962-210875.
