Asta 13 FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES
Da Apollo Art Auctions
15.12.24
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
Apollo Art Auctions is proud to announce the ?Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities? auction taking place on the 15th of December. The auction will showcase a wide selection of excellent Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Viking, Medieval, Western Asiatic, and more antiquities ranging from 50th century BC to 15th century AD. The sale will be held at our central London showroom, 63 ? 64 Margaret Street, W1W 8SW, and online via the Apollo Art Auctions platform at 3 p.m. GMT. The wide range of antiquities is coming from the collections of Alison Barker (1951 ? 2021), Mrs. B. Ellison, W. Benson Harer, Drexel Institute, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Nahum Goldmann (1894 ? 1982) Shlomo Moussaieff (1923 ? 2015), Dr. Guido Goldman, (1937 ? 2020). Highlights include, an Egyptian Wooden Bust of Pharaoh with Bronze Cobra, an exceptional piece from the New Kingdom. An Attic Red-Figure Kylix with Central Satyr ? a large example, previously published in Sotheby's London, Catalogue of Antiquities May 17, 1983. A Greek Gold Ring with a Griffon and Hunting a Horse ? Stunning Greek jewellery, an iconic hunting scene and a Stunning Chalcidian Bronze Helmet displaying a vibrant patina and fine detail, worn in ancient Greece during the 4th and 5th century AD. All lots will be available to view at our showroom by appointment only from 2nd to 6th December, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items and prepares them for in-house shipping. Contact us via email enquiries@apolloauctions.com or by calling (+44) 7424 994167.
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LOTTO 273:

BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH CENTRAL RED GARNET

Venduto per: £2 000
Prezzo iniziale:
£ 1 000
Prezzo stimato :
£1 500 - £3 000
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IVA: 20% Solo su commissione
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15.12.24 in Apollo Art Auctions
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BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH CENTRAL RED GARNET
Ca. AD 600 - 700. A gold cross with cylindrical arms. Each arm of the cross is rounded in profile, creating a distinctive, sculptural form that reflects light from all angles. At the intersection of the arms, a central red garnet is set within a bezel, its deep hue contrasting vividly against the gold, symbolizing divine light and protection. A round loop is on the top of the upper arm. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1949,1007.8; Christie's, Live Auction 2491, Ancient Jewelry, Lot. 450. Size: 38.5mm x 27.7mm; Weight: 9.64g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.