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LOT 1972
Post Medieval Stone and Glass Intaglio and Cameo Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D. AND EARLIER
1/2 - 5/8 in. (7.34 grams total, 12-18 mm).
The cameos displaying: a facing female bust with facetted reverse; veiled female bust in profile left; a female bust with hair tied in a top knot; the intaglios displaying: a bust in profile right; lapis lazuli example with gryphon standing left; a figural scene; the two 'black' stones possibly ancient. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired at country house sales in the 1970s-1980s.
Property of a Twickenham, UK, gentleman.
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Post Medieval Bronze Ring Group
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
The trio composed of different styles of finger ring, the bezels set with glass inlays, including two facetted. 9.3 grams total, 15-25 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s. -
Neoclassical Sardonyx Cameo of Alexander the Great in Silver Ring
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With profile bust reserved in high-relief, set into the bezel of a silver finger ring. 11.22 grams, 32.35 mm overall, 20.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Grand Tour Bronze Neoclassical Plaque
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying a figural scene in relief within a floral border, seemingly depicting a man and woman in a landscape setting in a romantic embrace. 828 grams, 12 cm
Property of a North London gentleman.
