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LOT 0678
Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 3/4 in. (9.12 grams total, 13-18 mm).
Including intaglio profile bust and figural groups; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
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AUCTIONS:
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Roman Agate Gemstone of Pantheistic Deity in Gold Ring
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Intaglio winged Victory in long robe holding a vexillum military standard; set into an antique gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.22 grams, 23.31 mm overall, 19.46 x 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
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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. -
Roman Marble Corinthian Capital
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
Round in plan, showing detailed acanthus leaves and spiral volutes with deep undercuts, applied flower to the upper edge. 23 kg, 25.7 cm high
Acquired on the French art market, 13 November 2022. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13117-249699.
