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Ancient Art, Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,050
Sold for (Inc. bp): £23,400
Formed as a stylised and erect phallus with integral suspension loop. 13.75 grams, 31 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.
From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK.
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.
From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK.
Discoid in form with chamfered side edge and mounting lug to reverse centre, decorated with concentric circles populated with red and blue enamelled square cells. 12.9 grams, 42 mm
Found near Great Walsingham, Norfolk, UK, circa 2005.
Found near Great Walsingham, Norfolk, UK, circa 2005.
Modelled standing in the round with naturalistic detailing, with curled horns and standing on a rectangular base. 8.76 grams, 25 mm wide
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round, a mythical two-headed animal, with hole through the centre for attachment. 18.9 grams, 43 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, held held straight, standing on a rectangular base. 13.7 grams, 39 mm high
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Modelled with naturalistic detailing on all fours as if nibbling at food held between the forepaws. 15.6 grams, 24 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, seated on a sub-rectangular base. 9.3 grams, 25 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
The body capsule-shaped with a cylindrical neck, inverted rim and rounded base, two D-section handles; accompanied by a display stand. 9.75 kg total, 98 cm high including stand
Acquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
Acquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
Of truncated conical form, the agate stone engraved with a prancing male lion facing right, one front leg and tail raised; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.79 grams, 14 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Modelled with naturalistic detailing on all fours as if nibbling at food held between the forepaws, curled tail and on a rectagular base. 35.6 grams, 31 mm wide
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a quantity of small beads, in mixed shapes, colours and materials; each pierced for stringing. 81 grams total, 2-18 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Modelled free-standing and in the round with stylised anatomical detailing. 109 grams, 77 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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