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Lot 498
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Lot 51B
Roman Cupid Cameo Pendant, Early 1st century AD A substantial gold oval pendant with double granule beaded rim forming a border of gold wire wave pattern with granule beads between each loop. Set to the centre a large sardonyx cameo deeply cut with a very fine bust of the god Cupid (Greek Eros), hair pulled up into a top-knot to the top of the head, falling in locks round the face and to the neck. The face exceptionally well carved with soft, youthful features and large eyes. Ribbed suspension loop to the top with granule beads to the base. The back of the pendant with six claw fittings to hold the cameo in place. In the Theogony of Hesiod, written in the eighth century BC, Eros is as a primeval god and demiurge, son of Chaos, the original primeval emptiness of the universe, but later tradition made him the son of Aphrodite, goddess of sexual love and beauty,patron goddess of Cyprus and founder of the Julio-Claudian dynasty of Roman emperors. The father of Eros was described in Classical literature as being either Zeus (the king of the gods), Ares (god of war and of battle), or Hermes(divine messenger of the gods). Eros was a god not simply of passion but also of fertility. His brother was Anteros, the god of mutual love, who was sometimes described as his opponent. The chief associates of Eros were Pothos and Himeros (Longing and Desire). In Archaic Greek art he is generally depicted as a beautiful winged adolescent, but by the time of the Hellenistic period he had become depicted as an infant. His chief cult centre was at Thespiae in Boeotia, where the Erotidia festival were celebrated. He also shared a sanctuary with Aphrodite on the north wall of the Acropolis at Athens. By the Roman period Eros was associated with Cupid, and the concept of him being a primeval god of creation had all but been forgotten in place of his function as a beneficent god who bestowed happiness on mortal and immortal couples. The most famous account of Cupid comes from the 2nd century AD novel by Lucius Apuleius called ‘The Golden Ass’ in which the story of Cupid and Psyche is recounted. The story is allegory of the yearning of the soul (represented by Psyche) for union with god (represented by Cupid), and the image of the divine pair were popular subjects for statues, mosaics and wall paintings throughout the Roman Empire. This piece could well have been given as a token of love. The carving is exceptional and displays stylistic qualities that point to Alexandria as the place of manufacture. Alexandria was one of the greatest cities in the Hellenistic world that attracted highly skilled artisans to work for the Ptolemaic royal court. After Egypt became part of the Roman Empire the emphasis for these craftsmen shifted to the wealthy elite of the Roman world. Size: 5.2cm. Provenance: Ex. London Art Dealer, Acquired ethically and legally over the last decade. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 52
Intaglio with Julio-Claudian Empress Bust, 1st century AD. A carnelian oval intaglio engraved with the bust of a Julio-Claudian Empress, fillet across the head, hair pulled back to a small bun, wearing a chlamys robe. 13mm, (1/4”). Provenance: Ex. London Gentleman private collection, acquired legally over the last 20 years. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 74A
Mixed group of Classical Antiquities, 4th century BC - 3rd century AD A group of ceramic objects consisting of: a South Italian apulian dish with flat rim and shallow dish painted to the interior with the bust of a female facing left with haor pulled back into a bun and bound with a head cloth, small foot rim to the base; a Nene Valley Colour Coated ‘bag-beaker’ with flat rim and globular body decorated with a band of interlinking swirls; a oil lamp with small projecting nozzle with pelta pattern to the side, oval body with small scrolled lugs to the side, the dished top with a rosette pattern; a ‘spindle-jar’ with wide flat rim, the globular body with a series of horizontal lines, small stem base. 7.6 – 15cm. Provenance: Purchased from the estate of the late Patrick McKay, collected whilst working in the Middle East for the British Council during the 1950's and 1960's. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Lot 76
German School (Early 20th century): Bust Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas, signed with monogram, the stretcher inscribed verso and impressed D.R.G.M. W94, 44cm x 34cm in gilded gesso leaf scroll frame stamped with Munchen retailer Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Lot 145
A collection of assorted vintage retro Nintendo Game Boy handheld games consoles and accessories. Comprising of: 3x Game Boy consoles (one a Game Boy Colour ), various light-up magnifiers, a carry case and a collection of Nintendo Game Boy cartridge games - Pokemon Blue , Jonny Moseley Mad Trix , Yoshi's Island 3 , Rayman 2 , Game & Watch Gallery 2 , Donkey Kong Country and Bust A Move Millenium. Good collection.
Lot 374
JOHN OF GAUNT TOKEN DATED 1792 the obverse with bust facing left and legend 'JOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER,' the reverse with along with an Irish coin weight dated 1718, with legend 'THE STANDARD IRELAND XVII' to the obverse and with a shield motif to the reverse, legend worn, 25mm diameter to one side, 23mm to the other (2)
Lot 123
AN ANTIQUE CAMEO AND DIAMOND PENDANT in white gold or platinum, set with an oval cameo, carved in detail to depict the bust of a gentleman, surrounded by a border of transitional cut diamonds and suspended from a jewelled bail, diamonds totalling 1.20 carats. Apparently unmarked, 4.5cm, 13.0g.
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