Greek Gold Brooch with Portrait Gemstone
3rd-2nd century B.C. and later. A lozengiform gold brooch with bifurcated corners picked out in filigree, catchplate to reverse; central oval cell with filigree borders, set with a intaglio gemstone displaying a male bust facing left. 9.55 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Acquired in the 1950s-1990s. Ex Mansees collection. Ex private Chicago, USA, collection, 1995. English private collection.
Price realized | 700 GBP |
Starting price | 700 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |