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LOT 0723
Roman and Other Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
17 3/4 in. (6.88 grams, 45 cm).
Composed of graduated oblate and annular beads with other types, the central feature a large oblate bead; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Agate Gemstone with Minerva Holding Nike in Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Intaglio image of Minerva standing on a baseline holding spear and shield, supporting a victoriola in her extended hand; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.59 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 18.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
The specimen of agate used by the engraver was undoubtedly used for its apotropaic ‘eye’ like qualities, which were used as amulets for protection against the evil eye. -
Roman Square Green Glass Flask
6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £81
With dimple to the underside, squat square body and wide everted rim. 34.7 grams, 49 mm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
The object is certainly Late Roman in shape, although similar typologies did also exist in early Islamic glasswork. The bottle was probably blown into a flat mould to produce the ribs, then expanded and tooled to form the body. -
Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique
Late 1st-early 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Formed as the bust of Eros looking upwards, with stub wings to his shoulders, holding a goose to his chest; conical socket above each wing; eyes with silver inserts; old collector's label '1994 51.75' to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand; likely a socket base. 515 grams total, 11.9 cm wide (740 grams total, 14 cm high including stand)
with Sotheby's, London, 23 May 1988, no.234. Ex Joel L. Malter & Co., Encino, California, USA, Auction XLV, 28 May 1991, no.902. Ex Bruce A. Kamerling collection. Acquired from Royal Athena Galleries, New York, 26 June 1994. The Haggin Museum, Stockton, California. Property deaccessioned from the Haggin Museum, Stockton, California, USA. Bonhams, Antiquities, 23 May 2012, no.121. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13126-247737.
