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Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 1 Glyptic
A minoan amygdaloid green jasper engraved seal.Fish with talismanic symbols .
First half of the 2nd millenium B.C.
13 x 19 x 7 mm
The animal is facing right. Drilled details. The stone is drilled lenghtwise.
Slight crack on the surface. Wear marks. Rare.
Parallels :
J. Paul Getty Museum, inv. 2001.14.24; J; Boardman, G...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 2 Glyptic
A minoan amygdaloid agate engraved seal. Talismanic jug.
First half of the 2nd millenium B.C.
15 x 21 x 8 mm
Talismanic jug with floral and cross-hatching.
This symbol is a common pattern for this type of seals.
Drilled lenghtwise. Wear marks. Rare.
Parallels :
J. Paul Getty Museum, inv. 2001.14.24; J. Boardman, Gree...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 3 Glyptic
A minoan hematite engraved seal. Two swans.
2nd millenium B.C.
16 x 17 x 6 mm
A lentoid-shape seal with two swans turned on the left. Wings spread. Groundline. Wear marks.
The seal is drilled lenghtwise. Rare.
Parallels : Siegel CMS I 273b; J. Boardman, Greek gems and finger rings, Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, 1...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 4 Glyptic
An early greek alabaster seal. Swan.
2nd millenium B.C.
13 x 18 x 8 mm
The bird is turned on the right, wings spread. Convex backside. Wear marks. Rare.
Parallels : Athens, National Museum, inv. 1793; Siegel CMS I 258.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 5 Glyptic
A mycenaean agate engraved seal. Antilope with her cub.
2nd millenium B.C.
Diam. 18 x 7 mm
A fine lentoid-shape seal with antilope turned on the left and leaning toward her cub facing right. The seal is drilled lenghtwise. Attractive color of the stone. Small crack on top. Wear marks. Rare.
Parallels : J. Boardman, Gre...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 6 Glyptic
A mycenaean red jasper engraved seal. Griffin.
2nd millenium B.C.
12 x 16 x 6 mm
The creature is turned left and characterized by large wings, the feathers marked by large incisions. The tip of the tail is curved. Below, three circles. The stone is drilled
lenghtwise. Wear marks. Rare.
U.K., private collection 70's, in ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 7 Glyptic
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...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 8 Glyptic
An archaic greek red jasper engraved seal. Seated sphinx.
Beginning 1st millenium B.C.
14 x 16 x 5 mm
The ovoid seal is drilled lenghtwise. The sphinx is turned on the left, with large wings and three udders pending below her belly. Groundline. Wear marks. Rare.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 9 Glyptic
A graeco persian chalcedony engraved seal. Two stags.
6th century B.C.
17 x 19 x 9 mm
The two animals are facing left and characterized by large horns. On the right, crescent moon, a branch on the left. The seal is drilled lenghtwise.
Parallels for the style: J. Boardman, Greek gems and finger rings, p. 355, pl. 942
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 10 Glyptic
A large eastern greek burnt chalcedony seal intaglio. Deer.
5th-4th century B.C.
22 x 31 x 17 mm
The walking animal is facing left, and characterized by a well-marked anatomy. Groundline. The seal is drilled lengthwise, the back side in ovoid-shape and the entire surface is still well polished but burnt, with very slight lack...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 11 Glyptic
A fine greek blue chalcedony double sided seal intaglio. Heron hunting an insect / hazelnut.
5th century B.C.
15 x 18 x 7 mm
The animal is facing right and grabbing a flying insect (fly or bee), an idyllic naturalistic repertoire of classical Greek glyptics. The scene is composed with elegance and engraved with great skill: ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 12 Glyptic
A fine greek banded agate scaraboid seal intaglio. Lion.
5th century B.C.
17 x 25 x 13 mm
The scene depicts a lion facing right with a branch (?) in his mouth. The animal is characterized by realistic anatomic details; the body musculature and the coasts with rendering volumes. The crest and tail hair are depicting by thin en...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 13 Glyptic
A rare eastern greek carnelian seal intaglio. Emblema with Zeus Labraundos for thr Satrapy of Caria.
4th century B.C.
H: 32 mm
This rare representation is composed with two bearded and draped male figures, each holding a spear/sceptre in the left hand and a double axe in the right. The two figures are facing each other, in the...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 14 Glyptic
A semitic (paleo-hebrew) chalcedony scaraboid stamp-seal. Winged solar-disc and inscriptions.
7th century B.C.
11 x 14 x 6 mm
Scaraboid shaped stamp-seal with a slightly domed back. On the base, two registers separated by two horizontal lines: on top, the winged solar-disc with crescent moon; three lines and sun. The second re...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 15 Glyptic
A semitic (paleo-hebrew) carnelian scaraboid stamp-seal. Deer and inscriptions.
7th century B.C.
14 x 16 x 8 mm
Scaraboid shaped stamp-seal with a slightly domed back and pierced lengthwise. On the base, a deer (ibex type) turned to the right and framed at the top and bottom by two horizontal lines; phoenician or aramaic inscri...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 16 Glyptic
A rare greco persian chalcedony six-faced tabloid engraved seal. Hunter with animals.
Second half of the 5th century B.C.
10 x 14 x 6 mm
Rectangular stone, with one side flat, the other cut into five facets. Each of the six sides have an engraved figure. The stone is perforated horizontally. Slight chips. The smaller face is...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 17 Glyptic
A rare eastern greek fluorite carved idol. Owl.
4th - 3rd century B.C.
H: 48 mm
The tridimensional sculpture is depicting the famous owl of Athens or Athens noctua. The mythological animal is characterized by an horizontal elongated head with big rounded open-eyes. The head feathers and the pupils are deeply carved. The face is...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 18 Glyptic
A fine greek garnet microsculpture mounted on a modern gold ring. Lioness.
5th-4th century B.C.
Stone: 16 mm Ring: 16 x 18 mm 12.80 gr
The feline is lying down, with the body in profile and the head raised facing frontally. The eyes are round, made of a different stone and set in ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 19 Glyptic
A rare etruscan agate intaglio set in an ancient massive gold ring. Silenus.
5th century B.C.
intaglio : 6 x 9 mm
ring : 15 x 14 mm
16, 02 gr.
The figure is in the “Knielauf” position and turned on the left. Groundline.Cable border. The mounting is a plain broad hoop, rounded without, flat within and ending on either side ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 20 Glyptic
An etruscan agate scarab intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Hermes.
5th century B.C.
intaglio : 11 x 15 x 9 mm
ring diam_ 20 mm
7,5 gr.
The character can be identified as Hermes. The god is standing, the body turned on the left meanwhile his head is reversed on the right. He holds the caduceus in his left hand, and ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 21 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Athlete.
5th - 4th century B.C.
intaglio : 9 x 11 x 6 mm
ring : 19 x 17 mm
9,27 gr.
The masculine figure is facing left, leaning forward, holding a sphere
(or a disc) with the right hand, while the left arm counterbalances
backward. The very dev...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 22 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Warrior and Faun.
4th century B.C.
intaglio : 12 x 16 x 8
ring : 17 x 21 mm
11,12 gr.
The two characters are facing left. The warrior is riding a horse, holding a spear in his left hand. Behind, the faun in “Knielauf” position also carries a weapon tow...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 23 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio mounted on an ancient gold ring. Centaur.
4th century B.C.
intaglio : 11 x 14 x 7 mm
ring diam _ 17 mm circa
3,73 gr.
The creature is turned on the left side, holding a spear. Cable border. Globular style. Attractive color of the stone.
The mounting is a large broad hoop ending with...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 24 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab mounted on an ancient gold ring. Antelope.
4th century B.C.
intaglio : 12 x 16 x 9
ring : 20 x 18 mm
7 g
The animal is running to the left side.
Globular style. Cable border. The mounting is a plain rounded hoop ending with convex terminals. The carnelian scarab revolved on a visible gold pin...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 25 Glyptic
A phoenician blue glass paste scarab intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Quadrupede
5th - 4th century B.C.
intaglio : 10 x 12 x 5 mm
ring diam : 17 mm
2,77 g
The animal is facing left. For the mounting, the refined ring-shaped hoop is formed by the interweaving of two thread-like elements of different thickness and e...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 26 Glyptic
An etruscan banded agate scarab intaglio mounted on an gold ring. Horned stag running.
4th century B.C.
intaglio : 10 x 14 x 7 mm
ring : 19 x 16 mm
5,84 gr.
The quadrupede is running to the right, his head turned on the left. Globular style. Rope pattern border. The gold mounting, a swivel-ring with lion head terminals is p...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 27 Glyptic
An etruscan carnelian scarab intaglio. Hermes with caduceus.
4th-3rd century B.C.
11 x 15 x 9,5 mm
The young god is seated on top of the rocks, facing right. His body is naked and has a detailed incised musculature, emphasized by the presence of globular elements. On his head he wears the petasus while on his shoulders a cloak...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 28 Glyptic
A roman amber finger ring with lion protome.
1st – 2nd century A.D.
30 x 32 mm
Ring shaped in a fine twist. The bezel in a form of a crouched lion. Nice dark red color, opaque on the surface.
Parallel: Cabinet des Médailles, Paris, inv. Froehner.1138
U.K. private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 29 Glyptic
A pair of etruscan gold bauletto earrings.
6th - 5th century B.C.
H : 18 mm circa
4,01 g
Broad strip of gold bent into three-quarters of a cylinder. The two ends of the strip are joined by a wire or narrow band, which attached the cylinder to the ear.The larger surface of the cylinder is decorated with filigree and granulati...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 30 Glyptic
A roman nicolo intaglio set in an etruscan gold ring. Bull.
intaglio: 1st-2nd century A.D.; ring: 4th-3rd century B.C.
intaglio : 9 x 12 mm
ring diam : 15 x 12 mm
4,02 g
This specimen is an interesting testimony of glyptic reuse. The gold-foil hollow ring is an Etruscan production; the nicolo intaglio is a roman imperial...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 31 Glyptic
A group of 19 etruscan gold beads.
6th century B.C.
Bead diam : 10 mm
12,65 g
Spherical gold beads, including 10 of them decorated with granulation of great finesse (one completely decorated with granulation). Very fine condition.
Parallels : Antikenmuseum, Berlin, inv. GI.6; Cristofani, M., Martelli, M. , L'oro degli Et...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 32 Glyptic
A pair of etruscan gold disc ear-stud.
2nd half of the 6th century B.C.
Diam : 34 mm
11,18 g
The disks are formed of a circular gold sheet, the outer surface of which has a central floral element composed of radiated leaves of gold, each bearing granules at its top, and background in granulation. Three concentric bands enc...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 33 Glyptic
A very fine early Hellenistic gold ring with engraved bezel. Aphrodite and Eros.
4th - 3rd century B.C.
Bezel diam : 25 mm
ring : 20 x 15 mm
16,12 gr.
The hoop is rounded without, flat within, ending on a flat large circular bezel. The bezel is engraved with the group of Aphrodite and Eros. The goddess is standing in a co...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 34 Glyptic
An fine hellenistic garnet intaglio mounted on an ancient gold ring. Bust of Isis.
2nd-1st century B.C.
Intaglio : 10 x 14 mm
Ring : 17 x 16 mm
7,89 g
With a hollow gold hoop, broad shoulders ending with an oval bezel set with a garnet intaglio. The gem shows the bust of a woman, as Isis, with calamistrated locks, wearin...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 35 Glyptic
A North-West Indian gold ring with garnet intaglio. Bust of man with inscriptions.
5th-6th century A.D
Intaglio : 10 x 13 mm
Ring : 16 x 13 mm
11,47 gr
A large hollowed hoop, rounded without, flatten within. The oval bezel set with a nice thick intaglio. Gold sphere on the hoop, to mark the sens of impression. The male b...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 36 Glyptic
A ptolemaic garnet intaglio set in a gold ring. Cornucopia.
3rd-2nd century B.C.
Intaglio : 10 x 15 mm
Ring : 17 x 15 mm
9,62 g
This fine convex hellenistic garnet intaglio is set in an ancient gold ring. The cornucopia, engraved in the typical ptolemaic model as in the coins, is characterized by two grape bunches hanging...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 37 Glyptic
A large late hellenistic carnelian intaglio. Cornucopia.
2nd century B.C.
14 x 17 x 3,5 mm
This beautiful and well detailed cornucopia with ribbons is inspired by ptolemaic coins issues (see: Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Arsinoe II Philadelphos or Ptolemy III Evergetes and posthumus issues, mint of Alexandria). Emblema of good...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 38 Glyptic
A very fine Greek late classical rectangular sard intaglio - plaque. Athena.
Late 4th century B.C.
18,5 x 39 x 3 mm
Athena, walking on tiptoe to the left side, holding a spear in the left hand and a round-shield (with Medusa mask in relief) in the right arm. She wears a crested Attic helmet and a long belted chiton, with aeg...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 39 Glyptic
A fine late hellenistic garnet intaglio. Erotic scene with herm.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
16 x 16 x 4 mm
A female satyr offers herself to a priapic herm on a base, her hand to its head, one foot raised on a low base. In front of her, a column surmounted by a priapic idol. Groundline. This erotic scene is inspired by ancient greek...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 40 Glyptic
A late hellenistic two-faced glass intaglio. Eros with stag & Eros with a dog.
2nd-1st century B.C.
20 x 32 x 11 mm
This rare oval shaped glass intaglio presents a scene on each face. On one face, the scene is rendered horizontally with an Eros walking on the left and a stag looking toward him. On the other one, the scene is t...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 41 Glyptic
A very fine hellenistich jacinth intaglio. Seated satyr.
3rd-2nd century B.C.
Intaglio : 15 x 19 mm
Ring : 18 x 17 mm
3,30 g
Formerly in the Ionides Collection, this beautiful intaglio is characterized by convex face and flat back, with the figure of a bald and elderly satyr, seated beside a tree, his bagpipes hung up be...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 42 Glyptic
A fine roman italic banded agate intaglio. Oedipus with the Sphinx.
2nd century B.C.
15 x 21 x 3 mm
The Greek hero is standing, facing right, in front of the sphinx. The character is helmeted and holds a spear with a shield; on his shoulders he wears a cloak while the rest of the body is naked. The winged sphinx is seated on t...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 43 Glyptic
A fine and large banded agate roman italic intaglio. Warrior.
2nd century B.C.
10 x 16 x 3 mm
The male figure wears a helmet with a crest, and is characterized by a naked, slender and muscular body.
The character, referable to an heroic figure, faces right and holds a small shield with his right hand (under which the sword...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 44 Glyptic
A roman italic burnt sard. Dying Otriade.
2nd century B.C.
Diam_ 10 x 2 mm
The spartan warrior is seated on the ground, still holding the sword with his left hand and covering himself with the shield held by his right hand. The character wears helmet and armor. Use of globular elements, typical of the Italic style. Attractive...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 45 Glyptic
A fine banded agate roman italic intaglio. Omphale.
2nd century B.C.
11 x 18 x 3 mm
The mythological figure is turned to the left, and supports the heavy club of Hercules on his delicate shoulders. Her naked body, depicted in her typical sensual pose, is partially protected by the leontea. Use of globular elements. Intaglio ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 46 Glyptic
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Muse.
2nd century B.C.
9 x 15 x 2 mm
The female figure is turned to the left and wears a long draped dress. With her left hand she holds a frond, with her right hand a theatrical mask. The figure, probably identifiable with Thalia or Melpomene, contemplates the mask and rests a foot on a...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 47 Glyptic
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Faun.
2nd century B.C.
8,5 x 15 x 3 mm
The character is facing right on tiptoes; with his left hand he holds a curved stick as he raises the right hand towards his face. Groundline. Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
U.K. private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 48 Glyptic
A roman italic carnelian intaglio. Male figure with a horse.
2nd-1st century B.C.
15 x 19 x 4 mm
The figure is standing, with the front body slightly in three - quarters. Behind, the horse in profile, facing right. The body of the warrior is characterized by a very well-detailed anatomy, with the presence of numerous globula...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 49 Glyptic
A large roman italic chalcedony intaglio. Dionysos with mask.
2nd-1st century B.C.
13 x 21 x 3 mm
The young god is elegantly leaning against a column, in the act of contemplating a theatrical mask. Behind his shoulders, the thyrsus. His body is partially naked (only the legs are draped) and has a well-engraved musculature wit...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 50 Glyptic
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd century B.C.
10 x 17 x 2 mm
The mythological winged creature is facing left. Use of globular elements. Wear marks. Chipping on the edge. Attractive vivid color of the stone.
U.K. private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 51 Glyptic
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Seagoat.
2nd-1st century B.C.
7 x 10,5 x 1,5 mm
The marine creature is turned on the left side and characterized by a goat protome ending with a fish tail. Use of globular elements. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks.
U.K. private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 52 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Sea-goat.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
10 x 13 x 4 mm
The creature is facing left. Slight wear marks. Attractive color of the stone.
U.K. private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 53 Glyptic
A roman italic chalcedony intaglio. Pegasus with inscription and allegorical attributes.
1st century B.C.
12 x 13 x 2 mm
Pegasus facing left, above a rudder. Around: SAVFEIVS - EROS - M.
Allegorical emblema referred to the abundance and to the prosperity.
Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
U.K., private c...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 54 Glyptic
A roman italic carnelian intaglio. Horse.
2nd century B.C.
11 x 15 x 3 mm
The animal is turned towards the left side. The anatomical details engraved with globular elements. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 55 Glyptic
A roman italic carnelian intaglio. Antelope with poppy flower.
2nd-1st century B.C.
11 x 12 x 2 mm
The quadruped is facing left, near a large poppy flower. Groundline. Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 56 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. A goat under a tree.
1st century B.C.
12 x 13 x 4 mm
The animal lifts its front legs to lean on a trunk of a tree and eats its leaves. Groundline. Bucolic scene. Use of globular elements. Wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 57 Glyptic
A roman banded agate intaglio. Bull.
1st-2nd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 3,5 mm
The animal is turned on the left and characterized by a heavy body with the musculature in evidence. Groundline. Convex surface.
U.K private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 58 Glyptic
A roman italic burnt sard intaglio. Bull.
2nd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 2 mm
The animal is turned on the left. Anatomical details engraved with globular elements. Groundline. The stone is partially burnt with missing material on the surface.
U.K private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 59 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Two heifers.
2nd century A.D.
8 x 13 x 4 mm
The two quadrupeds, grazing and sticked to each other (one on the first ground, the other in background). Groundline. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 60 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bull with a star.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
6 x 7,5 x 2 mm
The charging bull is depicted under a star. Astrological allegory. Groundline. Chipping on the edge.
U.K private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 61 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Goat.
1st-2nd century A.D.
13 x 16 x 2 mm
The animal, under a bush, is running towards the right side. Bucolic scene. Chipping under the groundline.
U.K private collection, London.
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 62 Glyptic
A roman yellow jasper intaglio. Lion.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
11 x 13 x 2 mm
The animal is turned on the left side, rising his front legs. Groundline. Little chipping s on the edge. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 63 Glyptic
A roman nicolo intaglio set in an ancient iron fragmentary ring. Lion with crescent moon.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio : 9 x 12 Mounting : 13 x 22 mm
The powerful feline is turned on the left side. Above, a crescent moon. Groundline. Allegorical depiction with astrological and magical meanin...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 64 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Sphinx.
2nd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 4 mm
The winged creature is turned on the left side with the body, turning back the head in three-quarters. Groundline. Unusual pose. Slight wear marks. Vivid color of the stone.
U.K private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 65 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Pegasus.
2nd century A.D.
9 x 10,5 x 2 mm
The winged creature is turned to the left side, raising the front right leg. Groundline. Slight wear marks. Light chipping on the edge.
U.K. private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 66 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Horse with military trophy.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11 x 13 x 4 mm
The mighty animal heads to the left, turning its head back; in front of him a military trophy composed of lorica surmounted by a helmet and below a shield. Groundline. Wear marks. Chipping on the edge.
U.K. private collection, Lon...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 67 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Bull.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
8 x 11 x 2 mm
The animal is turned on the left. Groundline. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 68 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with attributes.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11 x 12 x 2 mm
The mythological creature is turned to the left, in the act of playing the lyre. Behind it appears a thyrsus as a reference to the Dionysian processions. Groundline.
U.K. private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 69 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Centaur with a child.
2nd century A.D.
8 x 10 x 2 mm
The mythological scene is probably related to the childhood of Achilles, who was raised by the centaur Chiron. A small boy is in fact depicted here on the back of a centaur, who turns back to him offering an object. Interesting subject. Slight...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 70 Glyptic
A fine roman red jasper intaglio. Centaur with attributes.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
12 x 15 x 2,5 mm
The mythological creature is facing left, with one leg raised, showing the horse's body in profile and the human torso almost frontally. With his right hand he holds a plate with offerings (votive scene), while with his left he h...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 71 Glyptic
A rare roman garnet intaglio. Hybrid female creature.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 3 mm
The monstrous creature is formed by a human body with bird legs, similar to the harpies (which are usually winged). The figure advances to the left, holding a purse for money with her right hand and a palm frond with her left. Apotropaic...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 72 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century A.D.
8 x 10 x 2 mm
The hybrid composition is formed by a silenus mask with an elephant head terminal on the top (referred to the Africa); a young satyr mask and a bearded man mask. Apotropaic gem. Attractive vivid color of the stone.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 73 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
12 x 13 x 2 mm
The hybrid representation is composed with the masks of two elderly Sileni and of a young satyr. Apotropaic and magical depiction. Wear marks. Vivid color of the stone.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 74 Glyptic
A roman late republian agate intaglio. Actor with mask.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
11 x 12 x 3 mm
The juvenile face, turned to the left, has on his head (still partially worn over his face) the mask of an old character. The composition can be referred to the gryllos typology, without excluding a certain apotropaic co...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 75 Glyptic
A roman republican garnet intaglio. Scorpio with letters.
1st century B.C.
11 x 14 x 13,5 mm
The insect is surrounded by letters: PA - P- I -A . Emblema. The backside of the stone is concave. Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks. Attractive color of the stone.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 76 Glyptic
A roman red jasper intaglio. Winged sea horse.
2nd - 3rd century A.D..
18 x 26 x 5 mm
Sea horse turned on the left, forelegs moving. The left wing visible, the right wing hidden by the body of the animal. The hindquarters wound in a spiral, ending in a fishtail. Large size of the stone. Chips on the edge and traces of burns...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 77 Glyptic
A roman glass paste intaglio. Winged sow.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
11 x 15 x 3 mm
The winged animal is turned on the left, near a tree. The long wings have curved endings. Groundline. Rare subject.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 78 Glyptic
A roman chalcedony intaglio. Two cocks.
2nd century A.D.
11 x 15 x 3 mm
One cock, facing left pecking on the ground, while the other next, facing right, keeping the head raised; in the background, an altar. Groundline. Interesting votive scene, well composed. Nice size of the stone.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 79 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Ant.
2nd-3rd century A.D.
11 x 13 x 3 mm
The insect is holding a wheat seed. Slight wear marks.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 80 Glyptic
A roman three-layers agate intaglio. Lobster.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
10 x 13 x 5 mm
The shellfish is depicted with very detailed naturalistic style. The stone is highly polished in the engraved part. The representation is executed with great skills. Rare.
U.K. private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 81 Glyptic
A roman banded agate intaglio. Sphinx.
2nd century A.D.
10 x 11 x 2 mm
The mythological creature is facing left and characterized by a human head and a lion body with wings on its back. Presented, the lower body bent toward the floor, the sphinx shows an elegant posture that refering to the traditional classical greek represe...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 82 Glyptic
A roman amethyst intaglio. Eagle with prey.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
9 x 9 x 3 mm
The animal is facing right eviscerating a prey: with the claws he holds the hare and with his beak he removes the bowels. The depiction is finely engraved on a bright light purple amethyst. Allegorical scene referring to the strenght and the victory...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 83 Glyptic
A roman red jasper. Bucolic scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
6,5 x 9 x 1,5 mm
The scene is composed with a tree in the center with a bird on branch. On the ground, two ear of corns. Groundline. Wear marks. On the reverse, lack of polishing due to the separation from the iron mounting.
U.K private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 84 Glyptic
A lot of three roman gold rings with stones intaglio and glass.
2nd - 4th century A.D.
Carnelian intaglio: 11 x 16 mm; ring diam: 18 mm; 10,26 gr. Banded agate intaglio: 8 x 10mm; ring diam 15 mm; 6,53 gr. Glass paste: 4 x 8 mm; ring 14 x 17 mm; 5,7 gr
From left to right: With an ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 85 Glyptic
A fine roman carnelian applique-cameo. Frontal head of a lion.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
18 x 20 x 12 mm
Lion’s head in frontal position, slightly open jaws; and visible teeth. The snout is marked by carved lines for the lips hair and the center of the fronthead presents wrinkles. The eyes are wide-open and globular, emphasizi...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 86 Glyptic
A fine roman carnelian intaglio. Sow.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
10 x 12 x 5 mm
The heavy seated sow with four teats, facing left. At right, a tree with globular- style leaves. Motif situated on a curved ground line that connects to the trunk of the tree-branch. Use of globular elements. Intaglio executed with art a...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 87 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. The she-wolf with the twins.
1st-2nd century A.D.
8 x 10 x 5 mm
The allegorical scene is referred to the founding myths of the ancient Rome, one of the most emblematic. The twins Romolus and Remus are feeding on the animal’s breasts; she is facing left but with her head turned to the right to protec...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 88 Glyptic
A roman republican carnelian intaglio. Two cicadas fighting as gladiators.
1st century B.C.
17 x 21 x 3,5 mm
The two insects fight vigorously using gladiators weapons. The cicada on the left protects itself with a shield and raises the sword to hit its opponent, who fights with a spear and a shield. Both insects are finely engr...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 89 Glyptic
An unusual roman carnelian intaglio. Six boars.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
9,5 x 11 x 1,5 mm
An extraordinary representation of six wild boars seen in profile, facing left, one behind the other in perspective. It is possible to see the whole body in foreground, and just the snout, back and curled tail for the other...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 90 Glyptic
A roman rock crystal microsculpture. Fish.
1st-3rd century A.D.
L : 48 mm
The animal with flat back, elongated body, a short serrated tail, and engraved fin; a rounded eye, a slightly open-mouth with a little through hole. Colorless crystal, with internal inclusions and patina deposits on the surface. Wear marks. Probably a ...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 91 Glyptic
A roman rock crystal microsculpture. Cicada.
1st-3rd century A.D.
Dim : 40 x 17 mm
The insect has an elongated body, with parallel or crossed grooves engraved for both body segments and wings. Big bulging eyes. Lack on one wing. Wear marks. Extremely clear and bright stone.
U.K. private collection, London.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 92 Glyptic
A roman rock crystal microsculpture. Cicada.
1st-3rd century A.D.
L : 36 mm
The insect has a large and stocky body, with parallel or crossed grooves engraved for both the body segments and the wings. Big bulging eyes (one is missing). Lack on one wing. Signs of wear. Extremely clear and bright stone.
Parallels : U. Pannut...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 93 Glyptic
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Bird with attributes.
2nd-1st century B.C.
9 x 13 x 2 mm
The animal is seated on the top of a case, near a poppy flower and a pedum. Allegorical emblema composed by funerary and bucolic attributes. Use of globular elements. Wear marks.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 94 Glyptic
A rare eastern roman onyx intaglio. Allegorical emblema.
1st - 3rd century A.D.
12 x 17 x 3 mm
The representation is characterized by a stylized and symmetrical emblem structure, depicting racemes of grapes with bunches; in the center, probably a thyrsus or a scepter referable to the Dionysiac sphere. The unusual composition i...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 95 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 3 mm
In the center, two clasped hands in the dextrarum junctio, holding a kalathos containing two ears of corn and two poppy flowers. On the sides, two cornucopias each surmounted by a parrot with poppy flower. Allegorical emblem referring to go...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 96 Glyptic
A roman heliotrope intaglio. Allegorical emblema.
2nd century A.D.
9 x 11 x 2 mm
In the center, a basket (kalathos) containing two ears of corn and a poppy flower. On the sides, according to a symmetrical composition, two cornucopias with globe. Allegory of abundance and prosperity. Beautiful variety of stone with vivid red in...
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 97 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.
2nd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 2 mm
A modius is surmounted by a balance; above: two clasped hands holding an ear of corn, a palm branch and a caduceus (dextrarum junctio). Allegorical emblema referred to abundance, luck and union. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 98 Glyptic
A late roman two-layers agate cameo. Dextrarum junctio.
3rd - 4th century A.D.
8 x 11 x 3,5 mm
Two clasped hands. Allegorical depiction of the military and political alliance, as for a marriage. Wear marks. Chipping on the edge.
U.K. private collection.
Date 09.12.2020
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 99 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema with two inscribed modius and mask.
1st century A.D.
11,5 x 13 x 3 mm
The emblematic representation is composed of two Modii, separated in the center by an instrument resting on the container on the right. Above the right container: AV; on the left container, which contains two e...
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Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 86, Lot 100 Glyptic
A roman carnelian intaglio. Dextrarum junctio with letters.
1st century B.C. - 2nd century A.D.
9 x 12 x 2 mm
Two clasped hands, holding one ear of corn, a poppy flower and a branch; above the hands, the letter F-I (probably, FIDELITAS). Allegorical emblema referable to a marriage with auspicious of abundance and good luck. S...
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