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LOT 2136
Renaissance Gemstone and Impression Group
18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/8 in. (17.76 grams total, 24-35 mm).
Comprising: a two-tone oval glass intaglio showing a classical fighting scene; an impression of an intaglio showing a scene after a battle at sea with men in water and ships with broken masts. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 2136
Renaissance Gemstone and Impression Group
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Post Classical Gemstone with Magical Inscription
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Oval variegated dark green intaglio featuring goddess Hekate represented triple-bodied and holding whips and branches, each head wearing a modius, inscription below and seven stars surrounding; the reverse with a magical inscription above a crescent moon and three stars. 7.92 grams, 34 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
Hekate was the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She received her power over heaven, earth, and sea from her parents, the Titans Perses and Asteria. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of polygonal, discoid, irregular and other beads, restrung with a hook-and-loop clasp. 55.1 grams, 55 cm
Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Renaissance Gold Enamelled Ring with Rock Crystal
16th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Featuring a slender hoop with black-enamelled shoulders, a hexagonal collet setting with point-cut quartz with foil backing, and black-enamelled decoration beneath the setting. 2.91 grams, 26.70 mm overall, 18.36 x 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the European art market.
