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LOT 0007
Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos
1ST CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (0.69 grams, 12 mm).
Plano-convex in section with reserved facing theatrical mask of Pornoboskos, or brothel-keeper, with bald head and bushy beard.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0007
Roman Agate Cameo of a Theatrical Mask of Pornoboskos
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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Roman and Other Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Composed of oblate, spherical and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 13.81 grams, 33.3 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
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Roman Cornucopia and Poppy Gemstone in Iron Ring
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
With broad plaque and inset cabochon intaglio, cornucopia flanked by budding flowers; set into a possibly later iron ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.07 grams, 24.90 mm overall, 16.14 x 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
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Roman Agate Cameo of the Emperor Augustus
1st century A.D.Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £11,111
Ellipsoid cameo with profile portrait bust in antique gold pendant frame with surrounding cabochons: emerald, sapphire, ruby - and clusters of pearls; marked to reverse '750', in a rectangle 'Bd G' (believed to be an upstate New York jeweller's stamp) and an indeterminate third mark; supplied with a custom-made display stand. 99 grams total, pendant: 50 mm
American collection, early 20th century, New York. with Robert Haber Gallery, New York, 1990. Ex Jean Clostre, Geneva, Switzerland. Accompanied by a scholarly report by Dr Ittai Gradel. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12223-222312.
Dr Ittai Gradel says: 'The cameo, of exquisite technical quality, has a close parallel in the Cabinet des médailles, Paris .. The TimeLine auction cameo is not, however, an exact copy .. though details are so close to the larger Paris cameo that the same gem carver, or at least workshop, probably produced both.'
