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LOT 0170
Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Apollo
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.4 grams, 12 mm).
Advancing and holding a frond, a tripod behind; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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LOT 0170
Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Apollo
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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With a deep bow, the footplate formed as the stylised snout of a boar, the neck bristles formed as a band of openwork loops on the bow; hinged pin. 14.7 grams, 51 mm
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Roman Early Christian Globus Cruciger Carnelian Gemstone
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Birds and Dolphin Gemstone
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With shoulders tapering towards the plaque and two lateral knops, inset carnelian intaglio of a fluted vase with two birds perching on the rim, supported on the tail of dolphin; a marriage. 7.40 grams, 26.18 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
