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LOT 1042
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Bearded Portrait
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.36 grams, 9 mm).
Plano-convex type with incuse design of a profile bust with wreath to the brow and luxuriant beard; 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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LOT 1042
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Bearded Portrait
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Roman Gold Ring with Jasper Gemstone of the Goddess Fortuna
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Comprising a heavy facetted hoop and a wide rectangular bezel set with a tall intaglio of goddess Fortuna or Concordia, standing and holding a cornucopia, and a rudder. 25.07 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 18.18 x 12.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13340-257983.
The ring belongs to type VI, Variant 1, of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification. These rings, typical of the 3rd century, were often decorated with the image of the Goddess Concordia. Sometimes they show an image of the clasped hands, or bear the inscription HOMONO (Latin), from the Greek omonoa (Concordia = Concord). -
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Roman Carnelian Onyx Gemstone with Hermes
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Domed body layered horizontally, an engraved figure of standing Hermes facing right, wearing a petasos and holding a caduceus. 2.44 grams, 16 mm
Old French collection, 1980s. UK private collection, acquired in the French art market. -
Roman Iron Ring with Figural Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The hoop expanding at the shoulders and the bezel set with an oval gemstone. 6.37 grams, 27.44 mm overall, 21.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
