Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1485. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY. Hadrian and Antinoüs. Circa 17th-19th centuries. Æ Hollow-Cast Ornamental Medallion (34.46 g). Diademed head of Hadrian and bare head of Antinoüs left conjoined, on oval granular field; corded border / Hollow blank. Good VF, beautiful brown patina, hole in Hadrian’s cheek for mounting. A beautiful neoclassical medallion meant to ornament some expensive piece of furniture.

From the Collection of a California Gentleman.