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LOT 0354
Renaissance Gold Ring with Young Satyr Gemstone
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
1 1/8 in. (20.22 grams, 28.60 mm overall, 18.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With round-section shank and dished bezel, inset glass cabochon displaying a youthful male bust in three-quarter view, possibly Apollo.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s on the London art market.
Ex Walsh collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11906-207091.
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LOT 0354
Renaissance Gold Ring with Young Satyr Gemstone
Estimate £7,000 - 9,000€8,120 - 10,440 (for guidance only)$9,450 - 12,150 (for guidance only)
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