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LOT 2031
Post Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Collection
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (56 grams total, 25-51 mm).
Cruciform and other pendants with low-relief text to one or both faces. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
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Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Head
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Scaraboid in form and bearing intaglio male bust facing left, full beard and laureate crown, pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.6 grams, 16 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired between 1980-1983. From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals. -
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Roman Style Solid Gold Ring with Portrait Gemstone
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Comprising a rhomboid hoop and inset an amethyst cabochon, with intaglio portrait bust of a king or god (Herakles?) looking right. 5.87 grams, 25.14 mm overall, 19.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12330-223720.
The engraved head probably is depicting a Greek king or a Roman emperor from the Antonine Dynasty of the 2nd century A.D. The style of engraving does not assist with making a firm identification, but a cameo with a similar subject is in the Guy Ladriére collection and the head is attributed to Emperor Hadrian (Scarisbrick, Wagner, Boardman, 2016b, no. 40). The subject was extremely popular in modern times, and identification with Heracles is also possible. -
Mixed Stone Idol Group
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including columnar, tongue-shaped, anthropomorphic and other types each on a ceramic base. 778 grams total, 41-71 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
