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LOT 0139
Roman Agate Cameo of the Emperor Augustus
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (99 grams total, pendant: 50 mm).
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.
ProvenanceAmerican 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.
Cf. Vollenweider, M. L., and Avisseau Broustet, M., Camées et intailles. Les Portraits Romains du Cabinet des médailles,
1995, no.52; and Megow, W. R., Kameen von Augustus bis Alexander Severus, 1987, no.A19.
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.'
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LOT 0139
Roman Agate Cameo of the Emperor Augustus
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000€23,200 - 34,800 (for guidance only)$27,000 - 40,500 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem. 118 grams, 14.4 cm
Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe. -
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Roman Iron Ring with Jasper Intaglio of a Quadriga
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Round-section hoop with expanding shoulders enclosing an intaglio depicting a quadriga. 4.46 grams, 24.62 mm overall, 19.35 x 14.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Private collection, Europe. -
Roman Bronze Chariot Fitting
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Rectangular bail, topped with two ball-shaped elements and a buckle with volutes. 124 grams, 75 mm
From the private collection of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman.
This is likely a chariot element. It may be a buckle for attaching the girth of the draft horse, or a mount for passing the yoke straps.
