Loading, please wait...

Roman Onyx Bust Cameo Roman Onyx Bust Cameo Roman Onyx Bust Cameo
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 0717

Roman Onyx Bust Cameo

3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/8 in. (0.24 grams, 9 mm).

With reserved profile bust of a youthful male.

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0717

Roman Onyx Bust Cameo

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Roman Gemstone Collection
    Roman Gemstone Collection
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £845

    Including profile bust, standing figure and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.89 grams total, 9-14 mm



    From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Glass Phallic Mount
    Roman Glass Phallic Mount
    2nd century A.D. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

    Modelled in the round, pierced diagonally through the penis. 2.78 grams, 18 mm



    Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Gold Herakles Club Pendant
    Roman Gold Herakles Club Pendant
    Circa 2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

    Comprising a conical sheet-gold body with applied collars to the lower end and centre, applied filigree and granule detailing. 1.65 grams, 26 mm



    Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list