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LOT 0785
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Insect
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.53 grams, 12 mm).
Red carnelian intaglio with an incuse image of a flying insect with a stinger and a long needle extending from the head; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
London collection, acquired on the UK art market.
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LOT 0785
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Insect
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£75 (EUR 87; USD 101) +BP*
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Roman Wolf's Head Finial
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Modelled in the round with a slender snout and large incised eyes, ears pulled back along the neck, and fur detailing throughout. 16.3 grams, 29 mm
Ex German collection, 1990s. -
Roman to Migration Period Silver Pendant Group
1st-8th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including a vineleaf with knop finial, recurved helmet-handle type and others. 7.78 grams total, 22-32 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Standing Crane
1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Domed type with incuse design of a standing crane with head tilted upwards; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
