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Lot 65 - Auction 107

A fine roman carnelian fragmentary intaglio. Hercules with the bull.
Estimate:
400,00/600,00 £
Starting price:
300,00 GBP
Price realized:
1.900,00 GBP
Bids:
23

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A fine roman carnelian fragmentary intaglio. Hercules with the bull.

1st century B.C.

11x14x2 mm

Nice fragment with Hercules raising and defeating the Cretan bull. The hero is facing left, depicted with his back seen in three quarters from behind. The legs are spread apart for the effort. Groundline. Beautiful execution, inspired by Greek models. Fragmentary gem with a large miss at the top and a chip on the edge.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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