Loading, please wait...
LOT 0198
Roman Gemstone of a Seated Figure Set into a Gold Georgian Ring
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.44 grams, 25.11 mm overall, 17.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Cabochon with incuse enthroned figure with one hand extended; set into an antique gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 274, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0198
Roman Gemstone of a Seated Figure Set into a Gold Georgian Ring
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
-
Roman Bronze Statue of Demeter with Cornucopia
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the round standing with legs advancing, left arm cradling a cornucopia; hair drawn back in a chignon, surmounted by a modius; attachment loop below feet. 145 grams, 10.5 cm
Acquired before 1990. Ex London gallery, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential civilisations of the ancient world, lasting for many centuries. It is known for its impressive cities, roads, engineering, art, and military strength, as well as its system of law and government. At its height, the empire brought together many different cultures, and its ideas and achievements continued to shape Europe and the wider world long after its fall. -
Roman Folded Glass Bead
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Rounded in profile with symmetrically disposed design, created by the folding technique. 7.13 grams, 18 mm
London collection, 1979-1983. -
Roman Silver Hare and Hound Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Modelled in the half-round, image of a hare attacked by a hound on a baseline; pin-lugs, pin and catch to reverse. 10.2 grams, 42 mm
Ex 'S' collection, London, UK, 1970s-1990s.
