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LOT 0924
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Mercury
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.86 grams, 14.20 mm).
With intaglio Mercury standing with caduceus, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Agate Gemstone with Figure Holding a Spear
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With intaglio standing figure holding a spear and one hand extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.61 grams, 12.42 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Cut-Glass Skyphos
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Drum-shaped frosted glass vessel on a low basal ring, lateral loop handles each with an angled spur below and fish-tail plaque above. 260 grams, 18.3 cm wide
Acquired in the 1980s. with Christopher Sheppard, London, UK. Acquired from the above in 2007. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13248-252970.
The classic shape of this skyphos, a two-handled drinking cup from the 1st century, reflects the metal prototypes of the period. The most famous are the silver cups from Boscoreale and the House of the Menander at Pompeii (Hilgers, 1969, pl.2, nos.5-6 and pl.4, nos.1-4; Pappalardo, 1986, pp.206-207, nos.1-4). -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Biga
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With intaglio biga chariot and horses with driver; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.74 grams, 14.61 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
