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LOT 0156
Roman Gold Matrimonial Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.40 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 18.89 x 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
A 3rd-century A.D. opus interrasile ring featuring an expanding hoop with openwork volute scroll shoulders, set with a 2nd-century A.D. dextrarum iunctio nicolo intaglio showing an opposing man and a woman holding hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure wearing a long military mantle hanging down his back; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired 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.13346-257954.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 184, for type.
FootnotesThe wheat symbolises abundance, fertility and prosperity in marriage.
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LOT 0156
Roman Gold Matrimonial Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
Estimate £8,000 - 10,000€9,280 - 11,600 (for guidance only)$10,800 - 13,500 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Matrimonial Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £4,200
A 3rd-century A.D. opus interrasile ring featuring an expanding hoop with openwork volute scroll shoulders, set with a 2nd-century A.D. dextrarum iunctio nicolo intaglio showing an opposing man and a woman holding hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure wearing a long military mantle hanging down his back; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.40 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 18.89 x 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
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.13346-257954.
The wheat symbolises abundance, fertility and prosperity in marriage. -
Roman Redware Pot Sherd with Torso of Venus
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Irregular ceramic fragment with low-relief image of a female toso and legs with draped fabric panel to left leg, part of elbow at upper edge, incised arc to left edge. 26.5 grams, 95 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A35.
Probably Venus Anadyomene arriving at the seashore having emerged fully-formed from the waves. -
Roman Chalcedony Gemstone with Bacchus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £15
Biconvex type with incuse design on the underside of nude Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes and a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
