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LOT 0429
Post Medieval Gold Ring with Gemstone representing a Winged Victory Charioteer
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (11.35 grams, 30.04 mm overall, 19.68 x 20.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).
Plano-convex carnelian cloison with incuse image of a biga on a baseline with charioteer; frond in exergue; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
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.13156-249513.
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LOT 0429
Post Medieval Gold Ring with Gemstone representing a Winged Victory Charioteer
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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