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LOT 1336
Roman Gemstone Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1/4 - 5/8 in. (4.32 grams total, 8-16 mm).
Including a standing winged figure of Victory, Mercury with caduceus, Mars with a shield and spear and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureSee similar images in Provincia di Venezia, Piccolo mondo antico, la collezione glittica torcellana (Small Ancient World, the glyptic collection from Torcello, in Italian), Venezia, 2014, pp.9,12,15,16.
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LOT 1336
Roman Gemstone Collection
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Redware Oil Lamp with Caestarius
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With deep hollow-formed body, lug handle and short nozzle, wreath to the shoulder and low-relief image of a boxer(?) on one leg. 136 grams, 11.3 cm
Ex J.R. collection, Netherlands, since before 2000. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.62 grams total, 12 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Black Gemstone with Victory Scene
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £139
Ellipsoid in plan with chamfered sides, intaglio scene with soldier or gladiator standing with a spear, figure to his rear holding a wreath above his head; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.18 grams, 19 mm
Ex London, UK, based collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
