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LOT 0012
Roman Garnet Cameo of Eros the Greek God of Love
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.42 grams, 8 mm).
Discoid in plan with high-relief mask of Cupid (Greek Eros).
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0012
Roman Garnet Cameo of Eros the Greek God of Love
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Roman Tall Glass Flask
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Opening Bid: £60
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From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Mirror
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Roman Agate Cameo of the Emperor Augustus
1st century A.D.Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £11,111
Ellipsoid cameo with profile portrait bust in antique gold pendant frame with surrounding cabochons: emerald, sapphire, ruby - and clusters of pearls; marked to reverse '750', in a rectangle 'Bd G' (believed to be an upstate New York jeweller's stamp) and an indeterminate third mark; supplied with a custom-made display stand. 99 grams total, pendant: 50 mm
American collection, early 20th century, New York. with Robert Haber Gallery, New York, 1990. Ex Jean Clostre, Geneva, Switzerland. Accompanied by a scholarly report by Dr Ittai Gradel. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12223-222312.
Dr Ittai Gradel says: 'The cameo, of exquisite technical quality, has a close parallel in the Cabinet des médailles, Paris .. The TimeLine auction cameo is not, however, an exact copy .. though details are so close to the larger Paris cameo that the same gem carver, or at least workshop, probably produced both.'
