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 73:
A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.
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Sold for: £500
Start price:
£
400
Estimated price:
€400 - €600
Auction house commission: 25%
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
12 x 13 x 2 mm
The hybrid representation is composed with the masks of two elderly Sileni and of a young satyr. Apotropaic and magical depiction. Wear marks. Vivid color of the stone.
U.K. private collection
