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LOT 0107
Roman Gold Ring with Amethyst Gemstone with Mercury and Bacchus
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (16.40 grams, 24.07 mm overall, 17.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
With stepped shoulders and ellipsoid bezel open to the underside, replaced hoop, inset amethyst intaglio depicting Mercury giving the infant Bacchus to the Nymphs; stone broken.
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Thence by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12108-212230.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 349, 350, for type.
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LOT 0107
Roman Gold Ring with Amethyst Gemstone with Mercury and Bacchus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Matched pair of gold earrings, each a wire hoop developing to three twisted strands with hook-and-eye closure, shield with central granule cluster and braided filigree to the rim; lozengiform fluted box below with granule detailing to the lower face. 6.24 grams total, 28-31 mm
From a collection of a London lady, acquired during 1990s-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Statuette Head of Mercury
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Wearing a broad-brimmed petasos with wings above, curls of hair beneath, youthful features. 41 grams, 31 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Mercury was the god of trade and industry, whose principle shrine in the city of Rome was at the Circus Maximus. Originally he was one of the gods of riches and profit and it was not until he was equated with the Greek Hermes that he became the god of tradesmen and merchants. He was also the god of thieves and was associated with healing mainly in Gaul where he had a number of important temples connected to sacred springs. -
Romano-British Bronze Horse and Celtic Warrior Rider Statuette
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Two-part model comprising: galloping horse with fore-legs extended, detailed mane; rider wearing a crested helmet, cloak billowing to the rear, knee-length tunic with gathered waist, legs curved to the rear; mounted on a custom-made stand. 189 grams total, 92 mm including stand
Found UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
