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.jpg "Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Youth")
.jpg "Neo-Assyrian Bronze Horse Trapping with Eagle-Headed God Nisroch and Winged Supernatural Figures")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
.jpg "Bronze Age Gold Torc-Shaped Bracelet")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,050
Sold for (Inc. bp): £23,400
With round-section hoop, the round bezel with a standing quadruped with its tail curved above its back. 7.80 grams, 26.32 mm overall, 20.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
With a simple curved arch decorated with engraved banding; integral pin and large catchplate. 32 grams, 88 mm
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
Cf. Richardson, A., In search of the Samnites: Adornment and Identity in Archaic Central Italy, 750-350 B.C., figs.5.13, p.54, for similar simple arch fibula.
Chronological and geographical variations of the Italic fibulae are dependent on the decoration of the arch. The use of bronze and iron (and even silver and electrum in the south) is less of a factor within the individual type series than it is for the overall trend of styles. The rare use of iron in the seventh century and increasingly frequent use throughout the sixth century never rivalled the popularity of bronze, which remained more practical and convenient for working with familiar techniques.
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
Cf. Richardson, A., In search of the Samnites: Adornment and Identity in Archaic Central Italy, 750-350 B.C., figs.5.13, p.54, for similar simple arch fibula.
Chronological and geographical variations of the Italic fibulae are dependent on the decoration of the arch. The use of bronze and iron (and even silver and electrum in the south) is less of a factor within the individual type series than it is for the overall trend of styles. The rare use of iron in the seventh century and increasingly frequent use throughout the sixth century never rivalled the popularity of bronze, which remained more practical and convenient for working with familiar techniques.
The keeled bow with a large central boss, integral pin and rectangular footplate. 55.9 grams, 72 mm
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
Cf. Furtwängler, A., Olympia. Die Ergebnisse der von dem Deutschen Reich veranstalteten Ausgrabung, Band 4. 2 Bände (Textband, Tafelband), Asher, Berlin, 1890, pl.XXII, nos.367, 368, 369, for prototypes.
The distinctive form of this fibula seems to be an Italic variant of characteristic Geometric period examples from Thessaly that have been discovered in large numbers, for example in the sanctuary of Zeus Thaulios near Pharos. It belongs to the category of Greek catch plate brooches, although the rectangular footplate is substantially reduced compared to the Greek prototypes.
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
Cf. Furtwängler, A., Olympia. Die Ergebnisse der von dem Deutschen Reich veranstalteten Ausgrabung, Band 4. 2 Bände (Textband, Tafelband), Asher, Berlin, 1890, pl.XXII, nos.367, 368, 369, for prototypes.
The distinctive form of this fibula seems to be an Italic variant of characteristic Geometric period examples from Thessaly that have been discovered in large numbers, for example in the sanctuary of Zeus Thaulios near Pharos. It belongs to the category of Greek catch plate brooches, although the rectangular footplate is substantially reduced compared to the Greek prototypes.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Composed of a shallow bowl with D-section wall, broad convex stem and foot; interior stamped with seashell and geometric motifs. 118 grams, 10.7 cm wide
Private UK collection formed 1990s-2000s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
Private UK collection formed 1990s-2000s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
With twisted bow and integral pin. 7.69 grams, 70 mm
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
Cf. Torelli, M., Gli Etruschi, Monza, 2000, cat. 7, for similar.
These fibulae, often covered with glass paste discs and beads, are typical of female burials. They were part of the standard Villanovan equipment of the time.
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
Cf. Torelli, M., Gli Etruschi, Monza, 2000, cat. 7, for similar.
These fibulae, often covered with glass paste discs and beads, are typical of female burials. They were part of the standard Villanovan equipment of the time.
Large D-shaped curved panel with female bust including detailed hairstyling. 194 grams, 13 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1814,0704.808.
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1814,0704.808.
With piriform body, strap handle, trefoil mouth with broad pouring lip. 747 grams, 20 cm high
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1886,0312.1.
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1886,0312.1.
Composed of a D-section hoop with slightly splayed arms and a large sub-oval bezel, engraved with a figure advancing right. 7.81 grams, 23.00 mm overall, 17.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Three ceramic masks each moulded with a female face, pierced at the brow. 290 grams total, 10.3-11.9 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1814,0704.808.
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1814,0704.808.
With decorated reverse comprising raised central nipple surrounded by concentric circles, scalloped edge and spike for attachment to the handle. 164 grams, 15.2 cm
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
Roughly hemispherical in form with in-turned rim and a matt glaze, raised architectural motifs to the shoulder, dense stylised ferns below; shallow foot. 143 grams, 11.5 cm wide
Acquired in before 1994.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 98.8.23, for similar.
Acquired in before 1994.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 98.8.23, for similar.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Modelled in the round, the stylised horse standing on stub legs, with a long neck and detailing to its eyes; the warrior holding a shield in his left hand, right hand and arm raised to eye level, wearing a crested helmet; restored and mounted on a custom-made display stand. 303 grams total, 17 cm high including stand
Acquired before 1990.
From an old German collection.
Acquired before 1990.
From an old German collection.
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