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LOT 0662
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.15 grams, 24.05 mm overall, 17.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Ellipsoid cloison with incuse image of a kneeling male figure wearing a petasos with hand outstretched towards a herm, all on a baseline; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13168-249502.
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LOT 0662
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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Roman Amethyst Necklace with Gold and Garnet Pendants
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Restrung group of graduated biconical amethyst beads with gold interstitial beads with granulation detailing, three crescent pendants, each with a cabochon gemstone to each of the finials. 51 grams, 52 cm
Ambassador Carlo Perrone-Capano, former Italian Ambassador to Damascus, assembled largely during his tenure in Damascus in the 1960s; later resident near Grantham, where he spent his later life. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13123-248087. -
Roman Bronze Legionary Eagle Staff Finial
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Comprising a hollow-formed knop with collar to the socket, eagle modelled in the round perching on the knop with wings spread and head turned; socket behind the shoulders. 236 grams, 81 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12238-222314. -
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Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Comprising a triangular-section hoop with keeled shoulders, an ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio with oared ship, trophy of arms at prow, and floral decoration at stern; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.48 grams, 29.64 mm overall, 21.60 × 16.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection, before 1975. Private collection, England.
