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Click here to subscribeA LOT OF 2 LATE ROMAN HEMATITE AND SILVER INTAGLIOS; EAGLE WITH CROSS AND AN ALLEGORICAL SCENE.2nd - 4th century A.D.12x12,5x2,5 mm; diam 11,5x2 mmThe eagle is standing, the wings wide-spreaded. On top a cross. Groundline. Traces of iron deposits. Wear marks on the surface of the stone. The silver impression depicts Zeus metamorphosis in eagle. Rare. Provenance: U.K. private collection
AN EASTERN GREEK LATE ARCHAIC-EARLY CLASSICAL CHALCEDONY SCULPTED AND ENGRAVED SCARABOID SEAL. HEAD OF A GORGONE / GORGONE HOLDING TWO LIONS. Late 6th-Early 5th century B.C.20x23x7,5 mmOf scaraboid shape, pierced lenghtwise. The backside carved in relief with a Medusa mask, with archaic features. The reverse is engraved with a standing Gorgone going left with large wings. Face and upper body are represented in a frontal view meanwhile the legs are in profile.In her hands, she holds lions. She wears a long chiton, with a belt made of a two snakes. On both sides, the Gorgone shows her typical apotropaic features; eyes wide, tongue sticking out, with her hair full of snakes. Groundline. Use of globular elements for anatomical details. Cable border. Small chips and wear marks on the stone. Rare.For a similar typology and iconography see: Antique Intaglios in the Hermitage Collection, n°16; BOARDMAN, J., Greek Gems and Fingers rings, n°378 and 406-407Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the british art market.
A POSTCLASSICAL ROCK CRYSTAL INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS RIDING A PHALLUS. 19th - 20th century or later. Stone 14x18 mm; int. size 15x16 mm; 17,76 gr.A winged Eros is holding a bow and arrow, riding a phallus facing left with two animal legs and a curled tail. Branch and ground line. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market
A LARGE POSTCLASSICAL CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. TWO BUSTS WITH A SMALL NAISKOS. Probably 16th - 17th century 38x52x3 mmOn the left, bust of Zeus Serapis, on the right, bust of Isis; in the centre, a small naiskos with inside a tripod containing palm fronds. Below, Greek inscription. Revival of ancient models.Large stone. Small chip on the edge. Slight wear marks.Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A REVIVAL CITRINE INTAGLIO. HELM OF A GLADIATOR. Probably 20th century A.D. or later. Gladiator's helmet depicted in three-quarters view facing right. The helmet is a "Murmillo" type and is decorated with numerous feathers and a small laurel wreath engraved on the helmet, as a symbol of triumph. Wear marks. In front of the stone is slightly convex, while behind a lot of cabochons. The gem is characterized by an attractive honey amber tone color and an extraordinary brilliance. Rare subject. Postclassical stone. Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the british art market.
A LARGE LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A METAL FRAME. MUZIUS SCAEVOLA. 16th - 17th century. 32x46x4 mmThe soldier is standing facing right, wearing armour, helmet and cloak. With his right hand he holds a spear, while he places his left hand above the fire of a burning altar in his famous gesture of courage and virtue. The scene symbolizes the power of Roman Virtus. Nice choice of zoned agate, unfortunately brocken in two parts diagonally. The stone is fixed in a metal frame. Wear marks.Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A LATE RENAISSANCE BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. THE ABUNDANCE WITH AN ANT. Late 16th- Early 17th century Stone 13x17 mm; Brooch 20x32 mm; 3,94 grThe allegorical figure is standing with the head facing right. With her right hand she holds two ear of corns and with the left one she holds a vessel with fruits. In the field, an inscription "CEI" and an ant. This beautiful stone is set in a two tones gold pendant ornated with two cornucopiae. Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE INTAGLIO. HEPHAESTUS FORGING THE WEAPONS. Early 17th century28 x 39 x 3 mmThe god is shown seated on an altar at his work in the act of forging an helmet and spears. Groundline. Stone brocken in two parts. North italian atelier. Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
A POSTCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO. FEMALE BUST. 17th-18th century 17,5x24x3 mmInteresting bust of Bacchante, facing right, with face slightly upwards. The hair and tunic are engraved in the orange layer of the agate, the face, neck and bust in the white layer (except for the cheek specially characterized by a trace of the orange layer); the bottom layer is transparent with white dots. The head is crowned with a crown of ivy. The stone is very thin, and is slightly cracked. Small missing on the edge.Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A LARGE SARDONYX CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF VESPASIAN. 17th-18th centuryStone 22x39 mm; Int. Size 20x22 mm; 15.88 grBeautiful laureated portrait of the Roman emperor Vespasian, facing left. The portrait is engraved on the white layer, while the laurel wreath on the speckled dark brown layer. Also the bottom is of a nice dark brown with some "maculae". The stone is slightly cracked. The style and the technique reminds the Renaissance production, but this cameo can be dated to a slightly later artistic phase.Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A POSTCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF THE EMPEROR HADRIAN. 17th-18th century Stone 18x24 mm; int. Size 21x22 mm; 17 gr.Idealized portrait without laurel wreath of the Roman emperor Hadrian, facing right. The effigy is characterized by thick hair and a muscular neck. The cameo is mounted in a gold ring decorated with plant patterns.Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A LARGE GREEK BLUE CHALCEDONY ENGRAVED SEAL. HELMET. 5th - 4th century B.C. 21x25x10 mm Pierced lengthwise. In the centre, a soldier's helmet facing left, characterized by a crest and cheek guards. The seal is slightly convex in front (engraved side) and flat behind. The stone shows signs of ancient burning with internal and superficial cracks and fissures. Small missing on the edge and signs of wear. Interesting and refined work. Rare type. Provenance: The Gustave Mustaki collection, exported from Egypt under licence c.1950 and gifted to Elsa MacLellan, his daughter, thence by descent.
A GREEK CARNELIAN SCARABOID SEAL INTAGLIO. A SANDAL SEEN IN PROFILE AND FROM BELOW.5th century B.C.14 x 21 x 6 mmOn the front side of the seal: sandal to the left, characterized by two long laces that cross in two spherical loops in the front. On the back of the stone: a variant of the sandal appears to be seen from underneath (from the sole with the laterals protruding open). The object is depicted with great realism and technical perfection. Through hole. Beautiful color of the stone. Wear marks. Of great rarity.J. Boardman, Greek Gems and Finger Rings, p. 289 n. 513 ( Cornelian scaraboid, A sandal, as a footprint, Greek classical) and p. 290 n. 524 (Boston, agate sliced barrel, a sandal). Provenance: English private collection S.B., London, acquired on the London art market in the 1900s.
A FINE CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD FOB SEAL. MALE PORTRAIT. 18th centuryStone 11x13,5 mm; H max 22 mm; 3,9 gr.Engraved with great finesse, this youthful portrait looks like an idealized private portrait. The effigy faces left. Beautiful vivid color of the stone, set in a Georgian gold seal. Slight wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection
A RARE GREEK CITRINE QUARTZ DOUBLE SIDE SEAL INTAGLIO. FISH.End of 5th century B.C.17 x 27 x 7 mmLarge fish swimming to the left, characterized by a wide open mouth, sharp dorsal fins, bulbous eye. Probably a Mero or Grouper, Epinephelus marginatus - formerly guaza - rather than the Wreckfish or Stone Bass Polyprion - the previous name, polyprium cernium is now obsolete, as which it is usually identified. The animal is engraved with great realism and technical perfection, on the model of the coins of magna greece (probably by the same engraver). The stone is large, pierced lenghtwise and elongated; there are small internal cracks but the stone is perfectly solid. Nice rainbow reflections in some angles for refraction. Yellowish aqueous color that goes well with marine theme. Wear marks. Minor chips or missing near the holes. Of great rarity.For a close paralle, see the Greek coinage: silver tetradrachm from Sicily, Akragas. Circa 420-415 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.94 g, 4 h). ΑΚΡΑΓ - ΑΝΤΙΝ - Ο - Ν Eagle with spread wings to left, perched on dead hare lying on a rock and tearing at it with its beak; on rock, scallop shell and murex. Rev. Crab; to left, cockle shell; to right, sea snail; below, a large fish with open jaws swimming to left (probably a Mero or Grouper, Epinephelus marginatus - formerly guaza - see F.E. Zeuner, Fish on Ancient Coins, NCirc LXXI, 1963, pp. 142-143, rather than the Wreckfish or Stone Bass Polyprion - the previous name, polyprium cernium is now obsolete, as which it is usually identified). Buceti 70, Gulbenkian 163-164, Kunstfreund 78 (= SNG Lloyd 822), Rizzo pl. I, 16, and Seltman pl. I, 1 (all struck from the same die pair).Provenance: English private collection S.B., London, acquired on the London art market in the 90s.
A LARGE AGATE CAMEO ATTRIBUTED TO BERINI SET IN A GOLD BROOCH. MALE BUST OF A GREEK RULER. 19th century Stone 23x34 mm; Brooch 36x45 mm; 19,55 gr Beautiful and powerful portrait of a Greek sovereign, with his face turned three-quarters to the right. The man is characterized by thick hair held by a ribbon and a thick beard. The anatomical details are engraved with great art and refined technique, attributable to the engraver Antonio Berini (1770 - 1861). Both for the high style and the model. The nose is damaged and partially missing at the tip. The cameo is mounted in an elegant gold brooch decorated with plant patterns. P. Malgouyeres, Pierres Gravées (Coll. Guy Ladrière), n. 211. L.P.B. Stefanelli, La Collezione Paoletti, p. 288 n. 51 (as "Philosopher"). Provenance: U.K private collection
A GREEK CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. SEAHORSE. 5th - 4th century B.C. Stone 14x18 mm; int. size 18x22 mm; 22,59 gr The hybrid creature is facing right and is characterized by an horse protome ending in a long fish tail with sharp fins on the back. Use of globular elements. Rare type. Wear marks. The stone is set in a modern massive gold ring. Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
A NEOCLASSICAL SILVER ENAMELED PENDANT SET WITH A THREE-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO. PORTRAIT OF A BACCHANTE. 18th century Stone 20x29 mm; Brooch 30x40 mm; 10,34 grFacing right with an ivy-leaves crown.Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A NEOCLASSICAL SIGNED AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF ARIADNE. 19th century Stone 18x22 mm; Int. Size 18x19 mm; 6,20 grThe bust is facing left and is characterized by a finly engraved hair. The signature, under the bust, is partially covered by the gold ring (probably ΠAΛTEP or ΠAΔTEP- to be identified). Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A NEOCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. HERMES. 18th - 19th century Stone 14x22 mm; Int. Size 16x19 mm; 4,34 grA finely engraved portrait of the young Hermes. The face is turned to the right and is engraved on the white layer; the wing instead is carved in the brown layer. The background is black. The anatomical volumes are modeled with great delicacy and artistic mastery. Small loose on the neck. The portrait is signed under the neck ( DIE SANTI ? - to be identified). Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A FINE NEOCLASSICAL CAMEO SET IN A GOLD BROOCH. FEMALE BUST.19th century Stone 30x43 mm; Brooch 44x56 mm; 50,64 gr.A stunning high relief portrait of a young female character, possibly a nymph. She is depicted with the shoulders seen from the back and the face in an elegant torsion is looking upward toward right. She is characterized by very long hair, hold by a band and falling on the back slightly draped. The work is executed with great artistic mastery and technical skill. The gold brooch is finely decorated with a foliated frame with flowers. Provenance: U.K. collection, acquired on the british art market.
A RARE GOLD ARCHEOLOGICAL REVIVAL NECKLACE BY GIACINTO MELILLO WITH TWELVE ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIOS AND PEARLS. VARIOUS SUBJECTS. Stones: 2nd-3rd century A.D. Mounting: Second half of 19th century400 mm circa; stone min. 6x9 mm max. 9x12 mm; 50,54 gr.This precious necklace is composed of a serie of gold elements assembled on a large braided gold chain; 12 oval box-setting made of granules, braided and twisted gold wires decorated at the base with a small pearl. In each box-setting a roman green chalcedony intaglio. Each element is alternated by 4 gold spherical beads. From left to right the intaglios show: goat and tree; male bust facing left; young faunus playing the double flute in front of a column; Gryllos composed by a female bust conjoined with two silenos masks; a warrior; seated satyr near a tree; a running erote with a panther; a draped offerer; Venus Victrix; winged Nike; Fortuna Tyche; Venus with sea attributes. This model is a perfect example of the Revival Jewellery of the 19th century, assembling both ancient roman and modern elements. This model can be related to the Castellani Archaeological Revival necklace in the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia in Rome (inv. 85013). The story of Giacinto Melillo (1846-1915) is intertwined with Alessandro Castellani's, when he put him under the direction of his first workshop in Naples in 1863. At this time, Melillo was only 18-19 years old and considered much more than an apprentice, more even than a normal employee: Augusto Castellani declared in 1878 that much of his brother’s jewellery was actually Melillo’s work . A eulogy of the work of Giacinto Melillo was published in 1896 by a celebrated collector, count Michel Tyskiewicz. “Naples does not shine in the perfection of its pseudo-antique jewellery. The treatment is coarse, heavy, pretentious and often absurd. Yet Naples possesses a goldsmith of the first order in Mr Melillo, who has far surpassed the work of the Casa Castellani in Rome. Whilst Carlo Giuliano had already taken-over the London shop, Melillo then took-over the ownership of the Naples workshop in 1870, and he immediately started trading under his own name. Melillo in the 1870's was still producing unsigned Castellani-type jewels, that were sold through Alessandro Castellani. An Archeological Revival necklace, Museo Etrusco di Villa Giulia, collection Castellani donated by Alfredo Castellani in 1919, inv. 8513. See also: Geoffrey Munn, "Giacinto Melillo: a pupil of Castellani", The Connoisseur, vol. 196 (1977), pp. 20-22; Geoffrey Munn, Les bijoutiers Castellani et Giuliano. Retour à l’antique au XIXe siècle, Fribourg 1983Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A PONIATOWSKI CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD NECKLACE. MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE WITH HOMER. 19th century 400 mm circa; stone 24x33 mm; 31,88 gr.A large Neoclassical carnelian intaglio engraved for the Prince Stanislas Poniatowski (1754-1833). Above the greek pseudo signature (pretending to be a work of the ancient engraver Allion), it depicts "HOMER PLAYING THE LYRE ATTENDED BY FAME AND A GENIUS". This beautiful gem is set in a modern gold brick-link necklace. Published: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski , Florence 1830-1833, no. VIII.6.3 ; James Prendeville, Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq , London 1841, no. 1207; Hadrien Rambach, « The Gem Collection of Prince Poniatowski », in American Numismatic Society magazine , vol. 13- 2 (2014), pp. 34-49, fig. 16Provenance: From the collection of Prince Poniatowski; offered at auction at Christie's (London), 29 April - 21 May 1839, lot 2460; purchased by John Tyrrell; part of a group of gems pawned to Frederick John, 5th Baron Monson (1809-1841), inherited by his estate; offered at Christie's(London), 27 June 1854, lot 77.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GOLD NECKLACE WITH A TWO-LAYERED AGATE CAMEO. HEAD OF BLACKMOORE.19th century Stone diam. 21 mm; H Max. 480 mm circa; 12,30 gr.Composed of a gold chain with a central losange-shaped gold pendant with filigree and 4 rubies and set with a large two-layered agate cameo showing the head of a Blackmoore facing left. Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A VICTORIAN GOLD BRACELET WITH SEVEN ROMAN HARDSTONES INTAGLIOS AND CORAL ROSES. VARIOUS SUBJECTS. Stones: 2nd-3rd century A.D.; Mounting: 19th century185 mm; stone min. 8x11 max. 10x16 mm;27,31 gr.From left to right: red jasper intaglio with a laureated male bust; a burnt agate intaglio with winged Nike; red jasper intaglio with Mount Argaios, two stars and laurel wreath; three layers agate intaglio with standing Hercules holding the club; carnelian intaglio with Hermes; red jasper intaglio with a Gryllos; carnelian intaglio with Offerer. Wear marks. Each intaglio is set in a gold box-setting linked by a double chain ornamented by two coral roses cameos. Provenance: U.K. collection, acquired on the british art market.
A LOT OF 11 ITEMS INCLUDING A MISCELLANEA OF CAMEOS, INTAGLIOS, A MICROMOSAICO AND AN HARDSTONE INTARSIO. VARIOUS SUBJECTS AND VARIOUS MATERIALS. 18th - 19th century Dim max 24 x 29 x 7 mm ; min. 10 x 12 x 3 mm From left to right: bunch of flowers on hardtsones intarsio; a micromosaic showing Piazza San Pietro in Rome; a coral cameo with bust of a woman; lava stone cameo with bust of Bacchante; an agate cameo showing a seated priestress pouring water in a cup; a black hardstone intaglio with bust of a lady facing right; a roman carnelian intaglio showing a standing soldier (Mars ?); an agate intaglio with portrait of a man facing left; an agate intaglio with portrait of an helmeted man facing left; a glass cameo with bust of a Lady facing right; an agate cameo with portrait of a god facing left. Small missing and wear marks.
A LARGE AGATE ONYX CAMEO SET IN A GOLD ENAMELED BROOCH. POSEIDON WITH THE SEAHORSES. 19th centuryStone 20x28 mm; Brooch 38x40; 12 grThe divinity is depicted with a muscular naked body, seated on a shell (which acts as a chariot) pulled by two sea horses. The stone is characterized by multiple alternating white and dark layers, used with skill by the engraver. The stone is chipped on top and is mounted in an elegant gold brooch chiseled with green and white enamels.Provenance: U.K private collection
A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN. 18th centuryStone 13x20 mm; int. size 15x17,5 mm; 5,19 gr.Interesting and unusual private portrait of a young gentleman, probably French, facing left. The effigy is characterized by thick hair. Beautiful bright red color of the stone in the original coeval ring.Provenance: French collection, late 19th ; European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A LARGE GRAND TOUR GLASS IMPRESSION SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. FOUR DEITIES INSIDE THE ZODIACAL CIRCLE. 19th centuryDiam. 58 mm; H max 83; 65,12 grAfter a large carnelian intaglio executed in the 16th century from the French Royal collection (Collection de Louis XIV, Cabinet du Roi; actually Paris BNF - Cabinet des médailles). The scene is composed by a central area with enthroned Zeus, standing Apollo and Hermes with Neptune, surrounded by the twelve zodiacal signs. This intaglio, the so called "Zodiaque", is after a drawing of Raphael engraved by Marcantonio Raimondi (1480-1534). This dark glass cast impression is taken after this stone during the Grand Tour Era and it is mounted in a solid gold pendant. Brown, Clifford Malcom. Engraved Gems. Survivals and Revivals. Washington : 1997, p.199 et 221, n°101.Chabouillet, Anatole. Catalogue général et raisonné des camées et pierres gravées de la Bibliothèque impériale. Paris : 1858, n°2391.Mariette, Pierre-Jean. Traité des Pierres gravées. Paris : 1750, II, pl.I. BNF Medailles at Antiques Archive: inv.58.2391 for the original stone intaglio (model). Provenance: U.K private collection
A NEOCLASSICAL AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD STICK PIN. JULIO-CLAUDIAN PORTRAIT. 19th century Stone 10x12 mm; H Max. 64 mm; 3,18This fine engraved portrait of a laureated Julio Claudian emperor can be identified as Augustus. The stone is set in an elegant gold stick pin with intertwined elements in the revival archeological style. Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A RARE BICOLOR JASPER SET IN A GOLD RING. VENUS ON A DOLPHIN. 18th-19th centuryStone 14x21 mm; int. Size 17x18,5 mm; 16,57 gr.Venus rides a dolphin swimming to right. The figure leans in an almost acrobatic pose, leaning with her right elbow on the rounded head of the animal, with her right foot instead on the tail. With her left hand, the figure holds a drapery that flies with the wind, while her left foot is immersed in the blue water of the sea, rendered in an extraordinary way by the artist who masterfully uses the two colors of the stone. Slight wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection
A NEOCLASSICAL NICOLO INTAGLIO SIGNED MICHELINI. AESCULAPIUS. 19th century15x20x2 mmOn the back of the gem, the typical signature "Michelini" engraved with the diamond point (Luigi Michelini, 1798-1858); above, a number, below also is specified the type of stone with "Nicolo". Standing figure of Aesculapius facing left, with frontal body and head turned in profile. With his right hand he holds the scepter with the intertwined snake, with the left he holds a snake leaning his elbow against a column. Light wear marks.Provenance: U.K private collection
A LARGE CITRINE INTAGLIO. DANTE AND BEATRICE. 19th century Diam. 31x14 mm The scene depicts a famous episode of the Italian litterature when the poet Dante Alighieri saw Beatrice Portinari walking in Florence. The landscape on the background shows the Florentine bridge on the Arno. The large stone is pointed and faceted in the backside. Nice neo-renaissance revival scene. Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
AN ETRUSCAN CARNELIAN SCARAB INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD SWIVEL RING. WINGED PHALLUS WITH A DOLPHIN. 5th-4th century B.C. Stone 9,5x12x8 mm; int. Size 15x18,5 mm; 3,40 gr.Winged phallus to the left. Below, a dolphin, to the right. Above, a crescent with a stylized star. Use of globular elements. Dotted frame. Wear marks. Interesting composition, apparently unique. Allegory of fertility under the good astral and marine auspices. Rare.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.
A GRAND TOUR GLASS CAST IMPRESSION. MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE. 18th - 19th century25x32x6,5 mmOn the right, Hercules seated on his lion skin with the club, hands tied behind his back; next to it a double human face like a gryllos. On the left, a standing female figure, probably Dejanira (?) with an Erote riding a creature (a chip prevents the complete reading of the scene). Above, another Erote with a lyre. Probably a Renaissance allegory of the triumph of the Love. The model seems to be inspired by an ancient intaglio from the Granducal Collection called "Sigillo di Nerone" with Apollo and Marsyas. The glass impression instead seems to be stylistically after a Renaissance stone. Wear marks and chips on the edge. Provenance: U.K private collection
A GRAND TOUR PONIATOWSKI GLASS CAST IMPRESSION. MENELAUS DESPOILING THE BODY OF PISANDER [CASSANDER].19th century32 x 35 x 7 mmBeautiful mythological scene signed ΚΡΟΜΟΥ (by Kromos). Dark orange color. Wear marks. This glass impression is after a cornelian intaglio. The original stone is published in Prendeville, J.: Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq. (1841): 791. Previous Collections: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): V.62 (Beazley Archive database). Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.
A PAIR OF CARNELIAN ETRUSCAN SCARABS SET IN GOLD EARRINGS. VARIOUS SUBJECTS.Scarabs: 4th-3rd century B.C.; mounting 19th century. Stone 11x15 mm; total weight 8,9 grBoth scarabs are characterized by the same certainly ancient globular style and wear marks. The subjects are to be identified, but for one specimen it should be a warrior, for the other one probably horses. The stones are mounted in Castellani-type archaeological revival gold settings. The closures are missing.Provenance: U.K private collection
A RARE UNHEATED CEYLON SAPPHIRE INTAGLIO. KRISHNA RIDING A YALI. 18th century or earlierDiam 20x5 mm circaThe scene depicts a male character wearing an hindu crown in stupa shape, and riding an hybrid creature toward right. The creature with a lion body and a tiger’s head is depicted with a fierceless look. Groundline. Use of globular elements. The Yali was a mythical lion with special powers. When the body is that of a tiger, the creature is called a shardula. Yali figures are considered to be a type of grotesque sculpture, meant to inspire fear and awe, and have iconographies similar to other composite mythological creatures, such as the hippogriff and sphinx of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. They are also associated with the mythical griffin. Yali figures are believed to act as guardians and protectors, shielding a temple from threats. The tame form of the yali, typically shown flanking short stairways attached to temple plinths with waterfalls emerging from their open mouth, is known as the surul-yali. Yalis were also considered divine vehicles for deities, and were used to signify heroism and the elemental forces of nature, tamed and controlled by being incorporated into architecture and sculpture. Large unheated stone of great rarity. Wear marks. Minor chip on the edge. See: pair of Architectural Brackets in the form of a rampant leonine creatures (Yali or Vyala), from a processional Mandapa; Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India c. 17th century, ivory with traces of paint, Los Angeles, County Museum of Art. See also: A knight riding the mythological Yali, Jalakanteeswarar Temple, 16th century A.D. and Kesava Temple, Vasu Krishnan, 13th century A.D. Further reserches are necessary.Provenance: U.K. collection, acquired on the british art market. Accompanied with a U.K. gem laboratory test.
A GRAND TOUR CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. SEATED MUSE. End of 18th century Stone 13 x 17 mm; internal size 17 mm.7.34 gr.A fully dressed and veiled woman, seated on a chair with turned legs, and holding an ivy leaf up to her face, pensively, contemplates a column on which is seated a boy streatching his arms to her. Footstool and groundline. Behind, a support with an helmet. She is probably a version of a figure of a Muse, after the garnet in hte Cabinet des Medailles (Calpurnie inquiete sur la sort de Cesar, Mariette 1750, pl. 104) which Vollenweider takes to be a portrait of Arsinoe III with an infant Cupid or Bacchus. D. Scarisbrick, C. Wagner, J. Boardman, The Beverly collection of gems at Alnwick Castle, p. 217Provenance: U.K private collection from the british art market.
A POSTCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN SOLID GOLD RING. EROTIC SCENE. 19th - 20th century Stone 12x15 mm; int. size 16x18 mm; 7,10 gr A female figure is jumping with widespread legs on a huge phallic idole. On each side, a male figure facing down to the ground. Groundline. Wear marks. Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
A POSTCLASSICAL RED JASPER INTAGLIO. EROTIC SCENE. 19th - 20th century24x28x4 mmA fox is penetrating from behind a woman facing left, with her palms and knees on the ground. In front of her a large vase. Double ground line. Post-classical work on the ancient style. Traces of modern tools not pertinent to antiquity. Signs of wear and small natural defects on the stone surface.Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
A LATE GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. THUNDERBOLT. 3rd - 2nd century B.C. Stone 10x14 mm; int. size 13x18 mm; 7,13 gr With rounded hoop expanding upwards on the shoulders and surmounting a large oval bezel with thick edges, containg a high raised garnet intaglio; thunderbolt. Crack on the stone and wear marks. Good overall conservation. Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
A FINE GREEK PTOLEMAIC GARNET INTAGLIO SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. BUST OF ISIS. Stone 3rd - 2nd century B.C. Ring 3rd century A.D.Stone 7x9,5 mm; int. diam. 18 mm; 9,13 grWith a flatten hoop within and rounded without, the shoulders project strongly in angular shaped, decreasing upwards onto an oval box-setting with gold globules on the frame and containing a ptolemaic garnet intaglio; head of Isis facing left characterized by calamistrate hair adorned with a band. The face features are young, with a large almond eye, straight nose and small semi-opened mouth. Wear marks. Beautiful conservation.D. Plantzos, Hellenistic Engraved Gems, pl. 11 n. 64,65, 66. M-L Vollenweider, Camees et intailles, Les portraits grecs du Cabinet des Medailles, Tome I, p. 55 n. 91-92. Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
A GREEK LATE HELLENISTIC GARNET INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. ATHENA. 2nd-1st century B.C. Stone 11x15 mm; int.diam 16 mm; 10,71 grWith rounded hoop, expanding in broader rounded shoulders and set with a fine cabochon garnet intaglio depicting the helmeted goddess advancing in three-quarters. She wears the chiton and himation, the spear in her left rised hand and the shield in the right one. Groundline. Beautiful colour of the stone, wear marks. For the type see D. Plantzos, Hellenistic engraved gems, plate 64 (The Neo-Attic Tradition)Provenance: U.K. private, acquired on the art market 1980s-1990s
A BURNT AND CALCIFIED ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A SILVER FRAME. MASK OF A SILENUS.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.12x14,5x4 mmAlmost frontal mask of Silenus, characterized by a long beard and a crown of grape leaves. Powerful and expressive portrait, deeply engraved. The stone is partially burnt and calcified. Wear marks.Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the London art market 1990s-early 2000s
A FINE GREEK GARNET INTAGLIO. STANDING HERCULES. 2nd century B.C.13x19,5x5 mmIn a contrapposto posture, the head facing right, the hero is standing naked, holding the club and the lion skin with the right arm and rising his left arm outwards. Groundline. Use of globular elements. Very fine anatomical details. Mirror polished. Beautiful colour of the stone. Very convex gem.Wear marks. Provenance: Ex Sangiorgi collection, acquired in the late 19th-early 20th century ; Ex Christie's NY, 06/12/2007, lot 319. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. CHIMERA. 1st century B.C.11x14x3 mmThe hybrid creature is composed of lion body, goat protome on back, snake tail. The beast walks by raising its right paw upwards. Groundline. Wear marks and minimal chips to the edge. Beautiful choice of the stone. Provenance: U.K private collection
A MIDDLE EASTERN AGATE BEAD SEAL.2nd millenium B.C.22x29x14 mmOf almond shape, the back is highly convex and engraved of a cuneiform inscription (to be identified) meanwhile the reverse is flat. Pierced lenghtwise. The stone is partially burnt. Sign of use, natural cracks on the surface of the stone.Provenance: U.K. private collection
A ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. NIKE. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Stone 11x13 mm; Int. Size 16,5x17,5 mm; 5,25 grThe winged Victory is facing left, holding a laurel wreath and a palm branch. Use of globular elements. A lovely deep red cabochon garnet set in a Victorian gold ring. Wear marks. Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
AN ITALIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN BICOLOR GOLD RING. POMEGRENATE. 2nd - 1st century B.C. Stone 5,5x6,5 mm; int. diam 18 mm; 9,92 gr.A stylized pomegrenate, depicted with a globular element and engraved details. Wear marks.Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
A LARGE ROMAN ITALIC BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO. ULYSSES ON THE BOAT. 2nd - 1st century B.C.16 x 19 x 4 mmUlysses bond to the mast of his ship with a monster prow and aplustre, with five rowers and a steersman. Three Sirenes stand on the top sail. It depicts the scene from Homer's Odyssey in which Odysseus (Odysseus) resists the haunting song of the sirens by being tied up by the crew of his ship, while they are ordered to plug their ears so as not to hear them. The mythical scene is masterfully depicted here in a well composed and detailed manner. Large stone. Use of globular elements. Interesting use of the white band following the composition of the scene. Great subject. Wear marks. For Parallels: J. Boardman, J. Kagan, C. Wagner, Natter's Museum Britannicum, p. 201 n. 478: L. P. B. Stefanelli, La Collezione Paoletti, vol.I, tomo II n. 97 ( carnelian intaglio, Berlin, Staatliche Museum, coll. Stosch, Furtwangler 1896 p. 255 n. 6880. Impronte Cades 31, III F, 22. Tassie 9550. Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market, 1990s-2000s.
A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO. DIOSCURI EMBLEMA. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. 15 x 19 x 3 mmIn the center a caduceus, on the sides two pileus caps with a star above them, referring to the Dioscuri. Beautiful emblema, elegant in composition and refined in execution. Use of globular elements. Fine variety of the stone. Wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the British art market.
A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. GRAPE. 1st century B.C - 1st century A.D.11 x 16 x 4 mm.Beautiful naturalistic depiction of a bunch of grapes in an almost Greek late Hellenistic taste. The subject and the variety of stone match perfectly, alluding to the wine and to the Bacchic processions. Nice vivid colour. Wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.
2500+ Mini film posters including Shrek, Charlies Angels, Love Actually, The Iron Giant, Blade Runner 2049, James Bond The World Is Not Enough, Terminator 3, King Kong, Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Jurassic Park The Lost World, and others, most 12 x 16.6 inches (2500+).
25 British Quad film posters, The Agony and the Ecstasy, The Carpetbaggers, The Errand Boy, Doctor In Clover, Flower Drum Song, The Wicked Lady, Echo of Barbara, El Cid, Parenthood, Paper Moon, Romancing the Stone, Rollercoaster, The Return of the Soldier, Renegades, Red Dawn, Razorback, The Hunt for Red October, The Thief Who Came to Dinner, Whistle Down the Wind, Passage to India, War and Peace, The Killing Fields, On Golden Pond, most rolled, 30 x 40 inches (25).
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