REVIVAL GOLD RING WITH RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF WOLF

Ca. AD 1800 - 1900 A Roman multi-layer agate intaglio depicting a detailed standing Apollo facing right and holding his sceptre in his left hand; the design is made in a naturalistic manner typical of the beginning of the Augustan period. The gem is set in a high carat Victorian gold open work ring with a round hoop divided into three sections of gold threads depicting a twisted motif on the shoulders. For similar see: Christie's, On Line Auction 12805, Ancient jewelry; wearable art, Lot. 9.
Size: D:mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 11.5g
Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Swiss art market in the 1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

2000
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000