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LOT 2043
Victorian Lava Cameo Collection
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (14.3 grams total, 29 mm each).
Comprising: a profile bust of a mature bearded man, possibly depicting a philosopher; a profile bust of a youthful woman with dressed hair. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Post Medieval Agate Cameo with Profile Portrait of the Madonna
Italy, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Carved in low relief, nimbate profile bust with palla. 2.77 grams, 34 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
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Renaissance Agate Gemstone with Eros Riding a Hippocampus in Gold Ring
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Oval banded agate intaglio engraved with Eros riding a hippocampus through the waves and wielding a whip in his hand; set in a later gold ring with openwork shoulders. 4.57 grams, 25.29 mm overall, 17.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13348-257957.
The term hippocampus originates in the Renaissance, from Julius Caesar Arantius. He originated the term from the Greek word for seahorse (hippos [‘horse’] and kampos [‘sea monster’]). Arantius published his description of the hippocampus in 1587, in the first chapter of his work titled De Humano Foetu Liber. -
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German Silver-Gilt and Enamelled Figure of a Sailor
17th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
The mariner modelled in a lively stance, holding a coiled rope in both hands, which falls in a naturalistic spiral at his feet, wearing a brimmed and gilt-edged cap, a red enamelled doublet with chased detail, and voluminous green enamelled trunk-hose, his boots and gloves parcel-gilt. 31.62 grams, 54 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
