Neoclassical 14K Gold Ring Carnelian Intaglio of Hermes
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Neoclassical ring featuring an oval carnelian intaglio incised with a playfully posed messenger god Hermes / Mercury who holds his caduceus in one hand, raises the other, and stands on one foot with his other leg bent at the knee - placed in a beautiful 14 karat gold setting, the shank boasting incredible artistry with a flower delineated on each side, openwork around each blossom, and additional decorative openwork around the bezel. US ring size: 4. Size: intaglio measures .5" L x .375" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm); opening measures .75" in diameter (1.9 cm); total weight: 3.3 grams.
Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, USA; ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151657
Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Neoclassical ring featuring an oval carnelian intaglio incised with a playfully posed messenger god Hermes / Mercury who holds his caduceus in one hand, raises the other, and stands on one foot with his other leg bent at the knee - placed in a beautiful 14 karat gold setting, the shank boasting incredible artistry with a flower delineated on each side, openwork around each blossom, and additional decorative openwork around the bezel. US ring size: 4. Size: intaglio measures .5" L x .375" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm); opening measures .75" in diameter (1.9 cm); total weight: 3.3 grams.
Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, USA; ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151657
Condition
Ring and intaglio are in excellent condition. 14K stamped on interior of shank.
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Neoclassical 14K Gold Ring Carnelian Intaglio of Hermes
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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