Loading, please wait...
LOT 1149
Roman Tall Pinched Glass Ungentarium
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 in. (17.93 grams, 13.3 cm).
With slender tubular neck and rolled rim, ovoid body pinched to form a ribbed cross-section, rounded foot. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent.
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.
See Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 688, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine 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 1149
Roman Tall Pinched Glass Ungentarium
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
-
Roman Bronze Statuette of Hercules
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
Modelled in the round with a lion skin mantle over his extended forearm, standing nude with a club raised over his shoulder; provided with a contemporary custom-made stand. 244 grams, 13.5 cm
Private collection, USA and Switzerland, before 1992; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13195-249254.
This type of representation of Hercules, inspired by Etruscan or Italic models, was widespread in Gallo-Roman sanctuaries dedicated to the god, where several votive statues attributable to this type have been found. The musculature of the back is well-executed, as are the facial features and the details on the Nemean lion's skin. -
.jpg)
Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Figure Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Comprising an oval carnelian intaglio depicting a male figure, resting his leg on a small pillar and holding a large mask or sculpted head in his hand; set in a later open collet setting. 1.82 grams, 19.32 mm overall, 17.12 x 15.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Goddess Nemesis Victoria
Augustan, 1st century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Biconvex in section with intaglio figure of Victory or Nemesis, winged and wearing a flounced robe; supplied with an impression. 0.56 grams, 15 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
