Auction 86
Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry
Dec 9, 2020
Italy
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom).
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Wednesday dec 9 2020, 2 pm GMT (3 pm CEST)
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 6:
A mycenaean red jasper engraved seal. Griffin.
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Sold for: £1,800
Start price:
£
300
Estimated price:
€400 - €800
Auction house commission: 25%
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A mycenaean red jasper engraved seal. Griffin.
2nd millenium B.C.
12 x 16 x 6 mm
The creature is turned left and characterized by large wings, the feathers marked by large incisions. The tip of the tail is curved. Below, three circles. The stone is drilled lenghtwise. Wear marks. Rare.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
