ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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Lot 133 A PAIR OF GOLD CUFFLINKS WITH TWO HARDSTONE INTAGLIO. FORTUNA TYCHE - PORTRAIT OF AN EMPEROR.
2nd century A.D. (carnelian) - 17th/18th century (bloodstone). Gold 19th century.
Stone 11x15 mm; 13x15 mm; Mounting 20x22 mm; Total weight 8,11 gr
A Roman period carnelian intaglio with Fortuna - Tyche holding rudder and cornucopia, with inscription; modern bloodstone intaglio with laureated bust of Emperor facing right. Both gems are mounted in archaeological revival style gold cufflinks, in an old box "Maison Briquet - 29 Place Vendome".
Provenance: U.K private collection -
Lot 134 A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. NIKE.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
11x15x4 mm
The winged and tunicated figure walks to the left, holding a palm frond, symbol of triumph. Slight wear marks.
Provenance: U.K private collection -
Lot 135 A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. VOTIVE SCENE.
1st-2nd century A.D.
9x12x3 mm
The female figure is seated in three-quarters on an altar, behind an oinochoe. She holds in a right hand probably a palm branch, in front of an herm. Groundline. The scene probably depicts a Muse. Beautiful colour of the stone and wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection -
Lot 136 A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. LEDA AND THE SWAN.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
8 x 11 x 3 mm
Leda is embraced by the swan, metamorphosis of Zeus to seduce her. Groundline. Traces of the iron mounting on the back of the stone. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market -
Lot 137 A LARGE ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO, THE THREE GRACES.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
15x19x3 mm
Beautiful ancient depiction of the Three Graces engraved on a large slightly burnt gemstone. On the back, a small chip. In the foreground, a female figure seen from behind turned slightly in three-quarters with her face in profile to the right. In the background, the other two figures: the one on the left holds ears of wheat and poppy flowers, the one on the right a globe; next to it, two small superimposed altars. Slight wear marks.
Provenance: U.K private collection -
Lot 138 A FINE ROMAN BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO. FAUSTULUS WITH THE SHEWOLF FEEDING ROMULUS AND REMUS.
1st century A.D.
12 x 14 x 1 mm
The shepherd is standing with his stick. At his feet the shewolf with the twins Romulus and Remus. In the field, on the right, a tree. Groundline. Mirror polishing. Great subject engraved on a very attractive stone. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market -
Lot 139 A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. EROS AND PSYCHE.
2nd century A.D.
9 x 10 x 2 mm
The winged god is shown standing left with the butterfly at his feet. Groundline. Allegory of Love through the Metamorphosis. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market -
Lot 140 A ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL INTAGLIO. FEMALE FIGURE.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
7 x 9 x 2 mm
The standing female figure is shown with the body turned left and the face turned right. Grounldine. Chip on the edge. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market -
Lot 141 A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. OFFERER WITH A TROPHY.
2nd century A.D.
10 x 13 x 5 mm
Standing with the body slightly in three-quarters pose and the face facing right, her right hand holds offers. Meanwhile her left hand is holding a military trophy. Votive stone. Groundline.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market -
Lot 142 A LARGE ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. ALLEGORICAL SEA SCENE WITH EROS AND A DOLPHIN.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
17 x 20 x 3,5 mm.
In the foreground, an Eros swims alongside a dolphin; in the background a ship (of which the main mast with sails can be seen). Allegorical composition referring to Love and the uncertainties of sea trips. Beautiful milky bluish color, like sea water. Large size. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market -
Lot 143 A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. SEATED MALE FIGURE.
2nd century A.D.
9 x 11 x 5 mm
A young man seated, naked on rocks. With his right hand he holds a stick. Probably Hermes. Groundline. Wear marks. Nice color of the stone.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market -
Lot 144 A FINE ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. SEATED HERMES WITH ATTRIBUTES.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 3 mm
The young naked god is seated right on rocks, his left leg bent and his right foot on rocks, he holds the caduceus in his left hand. Groundline. Very fine details and attractive color of the stone. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market