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Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian
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LOT 0367

Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian

17TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

1 1/4 in. (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)).

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.

Provenance

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.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 71, for type.

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LOT 0367

Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian

Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)

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