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LOT 0091
Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (20.23 grams, 28.75 mm overall, 18.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Comprising a round-section tapering hoop with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio bust in three-quarter view; integral cup bezel, stepped cell with bust in three-quarter view; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom a deceased lady's collection, 1970s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12524-231464.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 153, 156, for type.
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LOT 0091
Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone
Estimate £7,000 - 9,000€8,120 - 10,440 (for guidance only)$9,450 - 12,150 (for guidance only)
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Roman Blue Glass Vessel with Iridescence
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Miniature glass jar with bulbous body, dimple base, short neck and flaring rim. 30 grams, 63 mm
Ex Louis-Gabriel Bellon (c.1819-1899), France. Private collection, Europe. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Globular jars such as this one have been found in many later 1st-early 2nd century contexts in Britain, central and Northern France, and the Netherlands. Louis-Gabriel Bellon was a prominent French collector of antiquities in the 19th century, renowned for his discerning taste and extensive knowledge of ancient art. His collection, which included Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts, was widely regarded as one of the most significant of its time. Bellon's dedication to the study and preservation of antiquities contributed to the broader understanding of ancient cultures during his era. Pieces from his collection remain highly sought after, reflecting his exceptional eye for quality and historical significance. -
Roman Green Glass Vessel
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Transparent pale green with bulbous body, rounded lip, flared neck and concave base. 48 grams, 11 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The small bottle can be associated with the Isings form 104b. There are some parallels from graves at Beit Ras, Jordan and Samaria-Sebaste. Some models of the type have faint ribs. -
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Roman Agate Cameo of Augustus
1st century A.D.Estimate: £30,000 - 40,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £15,000
Ellipsoid cameo with profile portrait bust in antique gold pendant frame with surrounding cabochons: emerald, sapphire, ruby - and clusters of pearls; marked to reverse '750', in a rectangle 'Bd G' (believed to be an upstate New York jeweller's stamp) and an indeterminate third mark; supplied with a custom-made display stand. 99 grams total, 92 mm including stand, pendant: 50 mm
American collection, early 20th century, New York. with Robert Haber Gallery, New York, 1990. Ex Jean Clostre, Geneva, Switzerland. Accompanied by a scholarly report by Dr Ittai Gradel. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12223-222312. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Dr Ittai Gradel says: 'The cameo, of exquisite technical quality, has a close parallel in the Cabinet des médailles, Paris .. The TimeLine auction cameo is not, however, an exact copy .. though details are so close to the larger Paris cameo that the same gem carver, or at least workshop, probably produced both.'
