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LOT 0026
Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.64 grams, 14 mm).
Intaglio facing bust of the god Asclepius with serpent in one hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0026
Roman Carnelian Gemstone of Asclepius, the God of Medicine with Snake
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
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Roman Pale Amethyst Gemstone with Bust of the God Silenus
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Incuse profile bust of Silenus with full beard and bald head; below, gnarled walking stick made from a vine; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.39 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Two Cows
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Ellipsoid type with intaglio of a reclining cow with its head turned to the right, facing, another one standing behind in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.35 grams, 13 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £10
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 172/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
