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LOT 0686
Roman Eye Agate Intaglio with Running Dog
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.46 grams, 10 mm).
An oval banded intaglio showing a running dog facing left. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a late Warwickshire numismatic collector, his collection formed from the early 1980s.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Victory
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With intaglio Victory standing with wings spread and a wreath in her hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.78 grams, 16.60 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Corn Stalks
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Featuring a D-section hoop with substantial angled shoulders, a small circular bezel with a pair of corn stalks(?). 6.84 grams, 29.26 mm overall, 13.90 x 17.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of a Goddess
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £10,000
Hollow-formed shank and bezel with inset cloison intaglio profile of a female bust with a diadem, inspecting a jewel hung around her neck. 9.46 grams, 29.95 mm overall, 19.70 x 17.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1992; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13181-249302.
The gem motif represents a deity, most probably Aphrodite-Venus, although we cannot exclude less important divinities, such as Flora or a nymph.
