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 202:
A roman green jasper astrological intaglio. Helios with solar quadriga.
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Sold for: £910
Start price:
£
320
Estimated price:
€400 - €800
Auction house commission: 25%
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A roman green jasper astrological intaglio. Helios with solar quadriga.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
13 x 16 x 3 mm
In the middle of the scene, the standing god is over the chariot, wearing the radiated crown and holding the solar whip/ the bridles with the left hand, rising the right. On his left and right side, the horses. Four stars. Groundline. Fine astrological depiction, well composed. Slight wear marks.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
