LOTE 50:
A rare late hellenistic sapphire intaglio set in a gold ring. Venus at the fountain.
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Vendido por: £5 500
Precio inicial:
£
2 500
Precio estimado :
£3 000 - £6 000
Comisión de la casa de subasta: 26%
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A rare late hellenistic sapphire intaglio set in a gold ring. Venus at the fountain.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
int diam 17 mm; intaglio 6x9 mm; 3,26 grs
The ring with rounded hoop, flatten within, is extending with broader shoulders to an oval raised box-setting containing a rare blue sapphire intaglio. The intaglio shows Venus standing right and bent toward a fountain. Groundline. The mounting is embossed and with restorations under the bezel. Probably from Alexandria workshops. Rare.
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