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LOT 0029
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with the Goddess Fortuna
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.06 grams, 17.28 mm).
Intaglio profile figure of Fortuna in draped robe with cornucopia and scales; 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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Hadrian's Wall and Roman Antiquities Map by John Speed
Published 1610 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A fine original double-page hand-coloured map of Cumberland and adjacent areas by John Speed, published in 1610, depicting Hadrian's Wall, Roman antiquities, the fortified city of Carlisle, tribal lands of 'The Brigantes', etc. Framed and glazed; reverse damaged. 1.57 kg, 53.8 x 41.5 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
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 Glass Gaming Counter Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Two domed gaming pieces, one sky blue and the other brown. 1.85 grams total, 11-12 mm
Acquired from Ancient Art Shop, Berkshire, UK. From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s. Accompanied by the original Ancient Art Shop certificate of authenticity.