Bertolami Fine Arts

E-Auction 106  –  12 November 2021

Bertolami Fine Arts, E-Auction 106

Glyptics

Fr, 12.11.2021, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

An etruscan agate scarab intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Hare.

4th century B.C.
Scarab 8x13x8 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 5,75 grs

The hoop made by interweaving of two thread-like elements of different thickness and ends near the scarab with a spiral twisted pattern. Scarab with a flat oval base engraved in intaglio and pierced lenghtwise ; depicting an hare facing left inside an engraved lign-framing. Use of globular elements. rare subject and very fine condition.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000

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Price realized 3'000 GBP
Starting price 1'500 GBP
Estimate 2'000 GBP
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