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LOT 0810
Roman Black Gemstone with Victory Scene
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.18 grams, 19 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with chamfered sides, intaglio scene with soldier or gladiator standing with a spear, figure to his rear holding a wreath above his head; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, based collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
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LOT 0810
Roman Black Gemstone with Victory Scene
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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Roman Gold Crescent-Shaped Earring
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Hollow-formed with narrow ends developing into wires twisted around the shank. 0.49 grams, 14 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze VICTOR Ring
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a large oval bezel with laurel wreath and inscription 'VICTOR'. 4.29 grams, 20.63 mm overall, 16.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting a Horse Beneath a Tree in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Comprising a dark blue layered chalcedony, engraved with the figure of a horse standing beneath a stylised tree, within which perch two birds, mounted in a later gold ring of broad, flat-shouldered form, engraved with floral and scrollwork motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.33 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 17.24 x 16.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13366-257910.
Nicolo’s two-tone effect, with its pale upper layer and darker ground, enhances the depth and clarity of the intaglio engraving.
