WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica

WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica

Friday 12 November 2021 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
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  • A late Babylonian chalcedony stamp seal.
    Lot 1

    A late Babylonian chalcedony stamp seal.

    700-500 B.C.
    17x21x11 mm

    Oval face, convex bezel, pierced. A scepter crossed by rays and a torch (?). Drilled style.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A near-eastern agate lentoide bead.
    Lot 2

    A near-eastern agate lentoide bead.

    Indus Valley, 2nd millenium B.C.
    14x17x7 mm

    With flattish tabular oval shape. Slightly burnt.

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    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio. Diomede with palladium.
    Lot 3

    An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio. Diomede with palladium.

    4th-3rd century BC.
    11 x 17 x 8 mm

    The Greek hero holds in his right hand the palladium, the sacred simulacrum of the goddess Athena, with the left a sword. Known episode of the Trojan war, referring to cunning and intelligence. Use of globular elements. Attractive stone color. Slight signs of wear. Through hole, crossed by a gold ornamental frame with disk-shaped closure. Rare.

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    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan agate scarab. Boat.
    Lot 4

    An etruscan agate scarab. Boat.

    4th-3rd century B.C.
    13x17x10 mm

    Warship facing left, and characterized by a rostrum and closed sail; six long ropes tie the crossera attached to the main mast up. Dotted frame on the edge. Summary executed. Very consumed stone with ancient use. Natural dark inclusions inside the agate. Rare iconography.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan carnelian scarab mounted on an ancient gold ring. Antelope.
    Lot 5

    An etruscan carnelian scarab mounted on an ancient gold ring. Antelope.

    4th century B.C.
    12x16x9 mm ; ring 20x18 mm ; 7grs

    The animal is running to the left side. Globular style. Cable border. The mounting is a plain rounded hoop ending with convex terminals. The carnelian scarab revolved on a visible gold pin which passed through the terminals ending and twisted around the ends of the hoop.
    Parallels : Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, inv. 27073/1228
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    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio set on a modern gold ring. Male figure and animal.
    Lot 6

    An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio set on a modern gold ring. Male figure and animal.

    4th-3rd century B.C.
    Intaglio 18x11x8 mm ; ring diam. 19 mm ; 5,28 grs

    A man kneeling on an animal, to immobilize it. A small chipping in the lower section of the stone.
    One similar specimen is preserved to the Metropolitan Museum (Inv. n. 41.160.504), and it is depicted Herakles with a deer. Gisela M.A. Richter, Catalogue of the engraved gems. Greek-Etruscan-Roman, p. 52 n. 217, pl. XXXIII.
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan  agate scarab intaglio set in a postclassical swivel gold ring. Antelope.
    Lot 7

    An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a postclassical swivel gold ring. Antelope.

    Scarab 4th century B.C.
    scarab 10x12x7 mm ; US size ring 7.5 ; 5,7 grs

    The ring made decorated with platted twisted wires on either ends of the swiveling parts. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicting a riding antelope. The animal anatomy presents globular elements.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a gold swivel postclassical ring.Warrior.
    Lot 8

    An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a gold swivel postclassical ring.Warrior.

    4th  century B.C.
    Scarab 10x12x7 mm ; US size ring 8 ; 9 grs

    The hoop rounded without and flatten within with spherical terminals decorated with « faux » twisted wire. Scarab with a flat base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicting a warrior inside a dotted framing. Use of globular elements. 

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a gold swivel ring. Centaur.
    Lot 9

    An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a gold swivel ring. Centaur.

    4th  century B.C.
    Scarab 11x15x8 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 7,6 grs

    Hollow hoop with ring-shape rounded without and flatten within. Shoulders and terminals decorated with platted gold beads and egg-an-dart frieze. Scarab with oval flat base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; the scene depicts a centaur, his body facing right meanwhile his head is turned on the opposite site. Very fine condition.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Hare.
    Lot 10

    An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Hare.

    4th  century B.C.
    Scarab 8x13x8 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 5,75 grs

    The hoop made by interweaving of two thread-like elements of different thickness and ends near the scarab with a spiral twisted pattern. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicting an hare facing left inside an engraved lign-framing. Use of globular elements. rare subject and very fine condition.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A late archaic etruscan gold swivel ring with a roman carnelian engraved scarab. Lion.
    Lot 11

    A late archaic etruscan gold swivel ring with a roman carnelian engraved scarab. Lion.

    Swivel ring ; 6th-5th century B.C. ; scarab 2nd century A.D.
    scarab 9x11x6 mm ; US size ring 6 ; 6 grs

    The ring is decorated with platted twisted wire. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise, depicting a roaring lion. The engraving style defers from the typical etruscan engraved scarab which shows that this scarab is a later addition to the mounting.
    For the mounting see: Museum of Fine Arts Boston, inv. 21.1201.
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An eastern Greek green jasper intaglio. Hunting scene.
    Lot 12

    An eastern Greek green jasper intaglio. Hunting scene.

    4th century B.C.
    17,5x22x3 mm

    Facing left, a griffon attacking a deer. The iconography and style are typical from the graeco-persian repertoire. Double groundline. Use of globular elements. Subject inspired from the Classic greek models. Large size and Wear marks. Rare.
    G.M.A., Richter, Catalogue des gemmes gravées grecs, étrusques et romains, p.29 n.110
    Furtwangler, Berlin, KAt. n.359,363, tav. XIII n.38-39
    Boardman, Pierres précieuses et bagues, n.511, 578, 617, 867, 868, 957, 958.
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A fine late classical greek agate intaglio. Bull.
    Lot 13

    A fine late classical greek agate intaglio. Bull.

    Late 5th - early 4th century B.C.
    13x17x4 mm

    The powerful animal is facing right, charging. This iconography is typical from the classical greek period coinage. The bull, symbol of strength and power, is engraved with great skill and shows a well-marked musculature. In addition to the anatomical rendering, the pose and some details such as the tail are also well rendered in the typical late classical style. The shape of the bezel probably derives from a scaraboid seal subsequently cut out, again in antiquity and perhaps in Roman times, given the marked signs of ancient wear on the entire stone. The choice of stone reflects the artist's engraving artistic sensitivity, in which the white band follows the base line of the ground where the powerful paws of the animal rest. War marks. Rare.
    J. Boardman, Intaglios and Rings. Greek, Etruscan and Eastern from a private collection, n. 47 p. 91 (A plunging bull. Late fifth - fourth century BC). J. Boardman, Greek gems and finger rings. Early bronze age to Late classical, n. 498-499 p. 289. For this and the walking bull types on coins of Thurium and Philius.
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A rare  classical  greek agate scaraboide seal. Hunting scene.
    Lot 14

    A rare classical greek agate scaraboide seal. Hunting scene.

    5th century B.C.
    11x14x4 mm

    The dog is depicted hunting a bird, which takes off while the quadruped tries to grab it after an ambush. The dog lowers with its two hind legs, in its typical predatory pose ready to jump over the victim, with the tail up and the muzzle extended forward. The bird is identifiable with a dove, an animal equally represented in the classical greek glyptic. In this carving there is the presence of the typical globular element (dog's eye) and of precise engraved details to outline the musculature of the animal, always typical of classical Greek glyptic production. Groundline. This iconography was also used in the greco-persian glyptics. A very similar representation is present on a scarab in blue chalcedony (Paris, BN), while this carving is performed on a beautiful bright red carnelian partially burned on the surface. Through hole and lacks on the back near the passage of the hole. Missing on the edge. Very rare specimen.
    J. Boardman, Greek gems and finger rings. Early bronze age to Late classical, n. 572 p. 292; Paris, BN M5749. Blue Chalcedony scaraboid (A) - L.23. A dog and insect (?). Rev. Num. IX, pl. 8.4:
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • An important greek agate intaglio. Bust of Zeus with letters.
    Lot 15

    An important greek agate intaglio. Bust of Zeus with letters.

    2nd century B.C.
    13,5x19x4 mm

    Beautiful and refined effigy of the ruler of the gods, facing left and with the laureated head, a symbol of power and victory. This gem, clearly engraved by a greek artist, shows a powerful portrait of Zeus, characterized by an aquiline nose, a slightly open mouth, globular eye. The hair is thick and falls flowing with long locks on the draped shoulder; the beard is also very thick and skilfully engraved. The carving is mirror polished, while the bottom shows signs of ancient wear. There are four greek letters in the field, around the portrait: Γ- ΔO-Y. Probably a dedication of the ancient owner, a fervent devotee of the cult of Zeus: Γ- as the initial of his name and ΔOY- for "Doulos", that is slave in the sense of faithful devotee. The back of the stone is slightly cabochon. The portrait is close to the iconography of some hellenistic dynasties of Pergamum of the Attalide dynasty. Very fine execution. Slight wear marks. Rare.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A fine late hellenistic carnelian intaglio. Leandro.
    Lot 16

    A fine late hellenistic carnelian intaglio. Leandro.

    2nd - 1st century B.C.
    15x17,5x3 mm

    Leandro is facing left with the frontal bust and the head in profile. The face is characterized by beautiful young idealized fetaures, a slightly open mouth, a protruding eye and rounded chin. The hair is long and elegantly scattered in the field, according to one of Leandro’s typical iconographies. This subject is sometimes interpreted as Hero or Galene, especially when the character is portrayed from behind while swimming in the waves, according to the most recurring variant. According to the myth, the young Leandro crossed the dangerous strait of the Dardanelles every night to reach his beloved Hero, who was waiting for him on a tower with a lighted torch; but one night, due to the strong wind and the rough sea, it happened that the light of the torch went out, and Leandro, losing the reference, drowned, becoming the symbol of a courageous, eternal and always ardent love. The engraving is performed with great technical and artistic mastery, on a very thin stone with very delicate edges. The carving is higly polished and shows signs of wear with small lacks on the edge. Rare subject.
    Cfr.: J. Kagan, Oleg Neverov, 500 Pierres Gravées du Cabinet du Duc d'Orléans- Le destin d'une collection, 2001 p. 44 n. 5/3L.; Pirzio Biroli Stefanelli, La collezione Paoletti. Stampi in vetro per impronte di intagli e cammei, vol. II, p. 243 n. 512, 549. AAA.VVV. I Cammei della collezione Medicea, n. 130-131.
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A late hellenistic agate intaglio. Bust of a Bacchus.
    Lot 17

    A late hellenistic agate intaglio. Bust of a Bacchus.

    3rd - 2nd century B.C.
    11x15x2 mm

    The god is presented in three-quarters with a wreath of ivy leaves. His features are characterized by a rounded face and chin, plain cheekbones, smiling; his bust is draped. This depiction refers to the late hellenistic greek glyptic production. Traces of an iron mounting on the edge of the stone. Rare.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A large roman chalcedony intaglio. Snake with bow.
    Lot 18

    A large roman chalcedony intaglio. Snake with bow.

    1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
    15x21x5 mm

    The intaglio is inspired by the classical greek iconography, showing a snake holding bow in tension. In this later adaptation, the snake is intertwined to a column. With his tail he hold the bow, wrapped in its coils, while with its jaws it holds the arrow hooked to the bowstring, pulling it to strike. The subject is allegorically referable to Apollo and can be considered particularly rare. Large gem in beautiful quality "sapphirene chalcedony", characterized by a very fine transparency and brightness. Presence of globular elements. Wear marks.
    J. Boardman, Greek gems and finger rings. Early bronze age to Late classical, Pl. 699 p. 297, from the "Pontic Group".
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A greek-iberian garnet intaglio. Bearded male head.
    Lot 19

    A greek-iberian garnet intaglio. Bearded male head.

    150-100 B.C.
    13x13x4 mm

    Facing right, the male figure is characterized by a trick beard and voluminous hair rendered with rounded drills. On each sides presence of greek letters (?). Cabochon stone, small cracks and slight wear marks.
    See the iberian coinage silver denarii from Barskunes
    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A late hellenistic gold ring with garnet intaglio. Butterfly with a torch.
    Lot 20

    A late hellenistic gold ring with garnet intaglio. Butterfly with a torch.

    3rd - 2nd century B.C.
    Intaglio 7,5x11 mm ; int. diam 12 mm ; 2,28 grs

    The allegorical depiction is engraved on a cabochon garnet, with a butterfly flying above a burning torch. This subject allegorically refers to the shortness of life. Use of globular elements. Signs of wear. The stone, very prominent, is mounted on a gold ring with a smooth rod and equipped with a small ring welded to the case of the bezel. Fine state of conservation.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A roman nicolo intaglio. Ant.
    Lot 21

    A roman nicolo intaglio. Ant.

    2nd century A.D.
    6x8x3 mm

    The insect is seen from above. An auspicious symbol of industriousness and wealth.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A rare roman garnet intaglio mounted on a iron ring. Working ant.
    Lot 22

    A rare roman garnet intaglio mounted on a iron ring. Working ant.

    1st-2nd Century A.D.
    Intaglio 7,5x10 mm ;

    Ring rounded without and flatten within, the oval bezel set with a high relief intaglio depicting a working ant, turned to the left. Vertical crack on the stone missing on the mounting.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A roman nicolo intaglio set in a postclassical gold ring. Ant.
    Lot 23

    A roman nicolo intaglio set in a postclassical gold ring. Ant.

    1st-2nd century A.D.
    Intaglio 4x6 mm ; US size ring 5.5 ; 5,9 grs

    Hoop rounded without and flatten within, the oval bezel with two gold ring attached at each terminal and set with an intaglio showing an ant: The insect is characterized by fine naturalistic details.

    "
    U.K. private collection

  • A roman carnelian intaglio. Ant.
    Lot 24

    A roman carnelian intaglio. Ant.

    2nd-3rd century A.D.
    11x13x3 mm

    The insect is holding a wheat seed. Slight wear marks.

    "
    U.K. private collection

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WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica

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when you have finished bidding please return your paddle to the Bidder registration desk.

Bidding by telephone (only available on lots with a low estimate greater than £500)

If you wish to bid at the Sale by telephone, please complete a Telephone Bidding Form, which is available

from our offices or in the Catalogue. Please then return it to the office responsible

for the Sale at least 24 hours in advance of the Sale. It is your responsibility to check with our Bids Office

that your bid has been received. Telephone calls will be recorded. The telephone bidding facility is a

discretionary service and may not be available in relation to all Lots. We will not be responsible for bidding

on your behalf if you are unavailable at the time of the Sale or if the telephone connection is interrupted

during bidding. Our staff will be available for phone calls in foreign languages as long as previously agreed

upon.

Bidding by post or fax

Absentee Bidding Forms can be found in the back of this Catalogue and should be completed and sent to the

office responsible for the Sale. It is in your interest to return your form as soon as possible, as if two or more

Bidders submit identical bids for a Lot, the first bid received takes preference. In any event, all bids should

be received at least 24 hours before the start of the Sale. Please check your Absentee Bidding Form carefully

before returning it to us, fully completed and signed by you. It is your responsibility to check with our Bids

Office that your bid has been received. This additional service is complimentary and confidential. Such bids

are made at your own risk and we cannot accept liability for our failure to receive and/or place any such bids.

All bids made on your behalf will be made at the lowest level possible subject to Reserves and other bids

made for the Lot. Where appropriate your bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with

the Auctioneer’s bidding increments. New Bidders must also provide proof of identity and address when

submitting bids. Failure to do this will result in your bid not being placed.

Bidding via the internet

Please visit our Website at www.bertolamifinearts.com for details of how to bid via the internet.

Bidding through an agent

Bids will be accepted as placed on behalf of the person named as the principal on the Bidding Form although

we may refuse to accept bids from an agent on behalf of a principal and will require written confirmation

from the principal confirming the agent’s authority to bid. For further details, please contact Customer

Services of Bertolami Fine Arts LTD.


6. CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE BUYER AND SELLER AND THE BUYER AND BERTOLAMI

FINE ARTS LTD

On the Lot being knocked down to the Buyer, a Contract for Sale of the Lot will be entered into between the

Seller and the Buyer on the terms of the Contract for Sale set out in Appendix 1 at the back of the Catalogue.

You will be liable to pay the Purchase Price, which is the Hammer Price plus any applicable VAT. At the

same time, a separate contract is also entered into between us as Auctioneers and the Buyer. Please read the

terms of the Contract for Sale and our Buyer’s Agreement contained in the Catalogue in case you are the

successful Bidder. We may change the terms of either or both of these agreements prior to them being

entered into, by setting out different terms in the Catalogue and/or by placing an insert in the Catalogue

and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral announcements before and during the Sale.


7. BUYER’S PREMIUM AND OTHER CHARGES PAYABLE BY THE BUYER

Under the Buyer’s Agreement, a premium (the Buyer’s Premium) is payable to us by the Buyer in

accordance with the terms of the Buyer’s Agreement and at rates set out below, calculated by reference to

the Hammer Price and payable in addition to it. Storage charges and Expenses are also payable by the Buyer

as set out in the Buyer’s Agreement. The following Buyer’s Premium is written within the “information for

buyers”.

In order to harmonize tax procedures among EU countries, with effect from 1 January 2001 new rules were

introduced with the extension to the Auction Houses of the margin scheme. Article. 45 of Law 342 of 21

November 2000 provides for the application of the scheme to sales concluded in execution of contracts of

commission defined:

• private clients;

• clients to tax that the operation subject to the margin scheme;

• Customers who have not been able to deduct the tax in accordance with Art. 19, 19 bis, and 19-bis2 the

DPR. 633/72 (which have sold well in free ex-Art. 10, 27-d)

• customers who benefit from the exemption arrangements provided for small businesses in the State of

origin.

By virtue of special legislation, in cases mentioned above any VAT tax, or a sum in lieu of VAT, if

applicable, it is charged by the Auction House. No symbol will be used for lots sold under the margin

scheme.


8. PAYMENT

The payment of the sold lots must be made immediately after the auction and can be made by bank transfer,

cash, check, bank check bank account, credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Were exceptional exchange rate

variations to occur due to imponderable situations, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD may, at its sole discretion, issue

invoices in UK pounds (GBP), US dollars (USD), Euros (EUR).

If the invoices are in terms of Euros or US dollars, we will apply the exchange rate between UK pounds and

Euros or UK pounds and US dollars prevailing at the time of the contract of sale (auction date).

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD will bill to the same person that is at the registration of the pallet unless previously

agreed otherwise with the Administration.

As required by law, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD is obliged to call for their customers to show an identity

document (identity card, driving license, passport) and confirmation of address.

Buyers wishing to pay by bank check must make arrangements with the Administration. It is not possible to

deliver the goods before the payment by check or bank draft until encashment of the check, unless otherwise

agreed prior to the auction.

You will find the bank details in the invoice.

Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard only by the cardholder.

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD reserves the right to check the source of the payments received. Bertolami Fine

Arts LTD reserves the right to refuse payments received from people different from the purchaser. However,

in limited circumstances and in any case with the consent of the seller, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD has the

ability to offer buyers it deems reliable the option of paying for goods purchased at cadences deferred. The

mode of deferred payment will be set out before the sale. Before considering whether or not to grant deferred

payments, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD may ask for references and documentation on the reliability and identity

of the buyer. It will not allow anyone to withdraw the lot prior to the payment, unless credit has been granted

before the auction.


9. COLLECTION

It is Bertolami Fine Arts LTD policy to request proof of identity on collection of a lot. Lots will be released

to you or your authorized representative when full and cleared payment has been received by Bertolami Fine

Arts LTD.


10. STORAGE

Storage and handling charges may apply.

For information concerning post sale storage and charges, please contact our Customer office.


11. LOSS OR DAMAGE

Buyers are reminded that Bertolami Fine Arts LTD accepts liability for loss or damage to lots for a

maximum period of ten (10) days after the date of the auction.


12. SHIPPING

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD Shipping Department can advise buyers on exporting and shipping property. You

can contact the Customer service on the number that you see in our website.

The entire shipment costs are to be paid for by the buyer. Additionally, a form to provide shipping

instructions is attached to the buyer’s invoice. Your shipper will include a quote for transit insurance. All

shipments should be unpacked and checked on delivery and any discrepancies notified to the transit insurer

or shipper immediately.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing

materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly,

prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if

they intend to import this lot into another country.


13. THE SELLERS AND/OR BERTOLAMI FINE ARTS LTD’ LIABILITY

Besides the responsibilities and obligations of sellers and Bertolami Fine Arts LTD above, neither sellers nor

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD shall be held responsible for any error in the description of the lots or in their

estimates for the sale and for any omissions that may result in losses or damage to property or assets to the

purchaser.


14.DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Were we to obtain any personal information about you, we would only use it in accordance with the terms of

our Privacy Policy, subject to any additional specific consent you may have given at the time your

information was disclosed.

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