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LOT 0665
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Herm
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.47 grams, 11 mm).
Ellipsoid type with incuse design to the underside of herm on a pedestal with frond. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Nicolo Gemstone of a Grazing Horse in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Winning Bid: £1,000
Ellipsoid with chamfered edge, incuse grazing horse image on a baseline; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.72 grams, 23.21 mm overall, 18.46 x 18.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13165-248341. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Aucissa Bow Brooch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a deep bow with decorated vertical bands, hinged pin and lugs, triangular finial with bulb. 14.4 grams, 58 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
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Roman Bronze Pyre on Base Dedicated by Aurelius Rufus
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Model of an altar with tiered flames, socle base with flared base and pointillé Greek inscription in two lines: 'AYPHΛ [vine leaf] POYΦΟC THEω ΦΑΛ / [/]AMAE ZAMΕΝΟC ]ANETHEKEN': for 'Aurelius Rufus dedicated this for the god FAL ... The Roman name of the dedicant as well as the letter forms point most probably to the 3rd century A.D. 731 grams, 11.5 cm
Ex collection, before 1980. Private collection, Netherlands.
