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LOT 0851
Roman Bronze Head of Ibex
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (10.3 grams, 37.4 mm).
Comprising a curving body, the finial formed as a stylised animal head with pointed ears and spiralled horns, large eyes and a narrow muzzle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Garnets
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising two parallel hoops connected with angled filigree struts with a granule to each node, annulets to the shoulders, irregular circular cells each set with a cabochon garnet; hoop cracked at underside. 1.38 grams, 17.03 mm overall, 14.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
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Roman Gold and Garnet Gemstone Ring with Bird
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Hollow-formed with inset cloison, incuse profile bird motif. 3.52 grams, 22.74 mm overall, 17.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1993; thence by descent.
The ring belongs to the type I, variant 3, of Roman gold rings according to Ruseva-Slokoska’s classification. These rings had massive ellipsoid hoops with bands semi-circular to the outside, wider and thicker towards the shoulders. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Winged Victory
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With intaglio winged Victory stooping, holding a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10.69 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
