Lot 243
  • 243

An 18-karat Gold, Silver and Jeweled Bust of a Roman Emperor, signed G. Weil, maker's mark JWLP conjoined, London, 1970

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • signed and marked on back, numbered 27
  • height 12 3/4 in.
  • 32.5cm
wearing an eagle crested helmet, his armor decorated with gold, all set with numerous rubies, the front with a pendant of three diamonds, on a white marble plinth, with fitted presentation case

Condition

good condition
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