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LOT 1354
Roman Carved Gemstone Collection
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/4 - 1/2 in. (2.45 grams total, 8-13 mm).
Comprising: a banded glass intaglio with a lion attacking a bull; a mottled blue intaglio with a profile bust; a carnelian intaglio with a profile bust; a rectangular cameo with the head of a putto; a carnelian cameo of a putto. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection assembled 1970s-90s, and thence to the liquidated state of above.
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LOT 1354
Roman Carved Gemstone Collection
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Chariot Mount with Bust of Silenus
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £12,000 - 17,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £6,500
Ovoid in profile with hollow reverse, modelled in high relief with pallium tied at his right shoulder and garland draped across his shoulders and wreath of ivy around his brow; mounted on a custom-made stand. 435 grams total, 13.5 cm including stand
Private Swiss collection, before 1976. with Bonhams Antiquities, London, 3rd October 2000, no.202. Private European collection. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00038120. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. 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 no.13216-249243.
This type of mount was probably used as a bridle holder and placed near the driver’s seat, on the wagon platform or as a central decoration on the back of the wagon. -
Silver Billon Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
The coin with radiate crown mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 5/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award-winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Pegasus
1st century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio winged horse leaping from a baseline, starburst above the rump; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 13 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
