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THBRoman Intaglio in Gold Pin Setting, ex-Christie's
Lot 34c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming 87% gold (equivalent to 20K+) brooch with an ancient carnelian intaglio stone set in an ovoid bezel. The carnelian is engraved with Mercury, the messenger god, as a charioteer in a two wheeled biga pulled by roosters! The pin body is comprised of a thick gold wire twisted into a safety pin shape with a spiral spring end and a looping clasp head that holds the sharp pin in place. The wire body supports the bezel with a rounded lip and a finely corded band and three granulated balls rest at the top and bottom of bezel. The charioteer has petite incised lines near his head, indicating a winged helmet that identifies him as Mercury. The messenger god drove a biga pulled by roosters, a fitting bird that loudly announces the morning. This pin is beautifully fashioned to integrate ancient artistry into a wearable brooch! Size (pin): 1.75" L x 0.5" W (4.4 cm x 1.3 cm); (intaglio): 0.43" L x 0.5" W (1.1 cm x 1.3 cm); quality of gold: 87% (equivalent to 20K+); total weight: 4.6 grams
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired 2016; ex-Christie's, New York "Antiquities" auction (sale 14573, November 29, 2016, lot 51)
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#159438The carnelian has a small area of discoloration and a minor hairline crack. Intaglio is ancient; set with a modern gold pin to be wearable.Condition
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