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LOT 0089
Roman Gold Ring with Head of Apollo
1ST CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.05 grams, 23.01 mm overall, 12.14x15.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 3)).
Hollow-formed shank with inset ellipsoid garnet cloison intaglio bust of Apollo with frond and laurel-leaf wreath to the hair.
ProvenanceEuropean art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12222-222339.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 202, for type.
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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Late 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
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Roman Solid Silver Figure of a Goddess
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Standing female wearing a loosely draped robe draped over her head, the hem gathered at her waist and held in her left hand, right hand raised in greeting; probably a priestess of Vesta. 11.8 grams, 41 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12227-222180.
