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 25:
A phoenician blue glass paste scarab intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Quadrupede
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Sold for: £1,100
Start price:
£
1,000
Estimated price:
€1,200 - €1,500
Auction house commission: 25%
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A phoenician blue glass paste scarab intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Quadrupede
5th - 4th century B.C.
intaglio : 10 x 12 x 5 mm ring diam : 17 mm 2,77 g
The animal is facing left. For the mounting, the refined ring-shaped hoop is formed by the interweaving of two thread-like elements of different thickness and ends near the scarab with a spiral twisted pattern. The mounting style reminds etruscan production, which makes this scaraboid ring an example of one of the most develop market in Etruria. Very fine condition.
U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.
