Auction 86
Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry
Dec 9, 2020
(your local time)
Italy
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), o 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom).
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Wednesday dec 9 2020, 2 pm GMT (3 pm CEST)
Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place, Mayfair (London W1S 1BU- United Kingdom), or 14 Hanover Square, Mayfair, (London, W1S 1HP - United Kingdom)
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LOT 7:
An early greek serpentine engraved seal. Hunting scene.
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Sold for: £3,800
Start price:
£
500
Estimated price:
€500 - €1,000
Auction house commission: 25%
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An early greek serpentine engraved seal. Hunting scene.
Beginning of 1st millenium B.C.
Diam. 30 x 12 mm
The large tronconic seal is drilled highwise. The surface is engraved with a hunt scene; a lion facing left and a deer. The two animals are separated by two trees. Use of globular elements. Fine execution. Slight wear marks. Rare.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
