Auction 86
Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry
Dec 9, 2020
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 269:
A post-renaissance magical garnet amulet. Candelabrum with inscriptions.
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Sold for: £3,000
Start price:
£
1,800
Estimated price:
€2,000 - €3,000
Auction house commission: 25%
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A post-renaissance magical garnet amulet. Candelabrum with inscriptions.
17th century
9 x 33 x 4 mm
On the convex surface, a candelabrum with grotesque head; 6 lateral branches and a principal larger branch decorated with lily flowers. Beneath the base, on each side, a dolphin, head down. Groundline. On the reverse, greek inscriptions (retrograde): Α ΚΙΡΙΑς ΛΓΡΙΠΕΙΝΑΣ: Long live Agripine ! On the right, a palm branch.The inscription is surrounded by a branch border. Chip on top of the amulet and small chips on the edge (lower part). Rare.
U.K private collection, London.
