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LOT 0786
Roman Glass Cameo with Female Bust
1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.82 grams, 18.58 mm).
Ellipsoid black glass plaque with profile female bust, hair dressed in a chignon.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00011371.
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LOT 0786
Roman Glass Cameo with Female Bust
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Large Eastern Roman Amethyst Gemstone with Male Bust in Gold Ring
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Opening Bid: £1,250
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Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13167-249501. -
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Roman White and Orange Glass Ring with Amber Inlay
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Round section hoop, oval bezel set with amber. 1.30 grams, 21.04 mm overall, 13.89 x 14.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
With J.Bagot Ancient Art, Barcelona, Spain. The Nico F.Bijnsdorp Collection (NFB 282), acquired from the above, 4 June 2013. Acquired on the English art market.
