Carved in the half-round in three-quarter view, youthful male head with stern features, hair gathered in a browband, horns to the brow; from a frieze or relief; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Carved in the round with thick wreath of laurel leaves to the brow, short tousled hair, stern face with thick jaw; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Standing contrapposto with his weight on his right leg and the left leg brought slightly forward; the musculature of the torso displaying well-defined pectoral muscles, prominent abdominal muscles and wide shoulders, the back with equally toned musculature and well-formed rounded buttocks; the veining of the marble accentuating the idealised anatomy; the now-absent head was most probably turned towards the supporting leg and the left arm would have been raised; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown.

A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash.

Biconvex in profile with gently flared rim to the mouth. 924 grams, 12 cm wide



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Including a large appliqué eagle with wreath, mounting studs to reverse, and other items. 80.8 grams total, 2.7-12.2 cm



Found Essex, UK.

Romantic vision of a Roman lady with a palla draped over her head and shoulders, wearing a stola and sandals; mounted on a custom-made stand. 790 grams total, 23.5 cm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

A restrung designer necklace comprising various beads including cornerless cubes. 41.8 grams, 41 cm



Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery.

Including large disc with recessed faces, concentric rings, numerical markings and other features. 221 grams total, 16-52 mm



Ex Simmons gallery, 1990s. From a North London, UK, collection.

Including: a silver-gilt cigarette case hallmarked Birmingham 1822, hollow-formed figure of Venus, lead spindle whorl, toy animal, and other items. 794 grams total, 0.8-17.7 cm



Ex property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. From the collection of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.

Composed of dark blue glass, applied white glass decorative scene with two putti beneath a tree, a small dog behind the right hand figure; after the antique. 12.5 grams, 46 mm



Ex French gallery, 1970-1990. Paris collection, France.

Comprising: nude Orpheus with lyre; nude Venus with top-knot; cloaked figure on a rectangular base. 782 grams total, 10.8-14.8 cm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Including a green-glazed ewer, terracotta goblet and other types; after the antique. 1.02 kg total, 8.9-19 cm



From various auction houses since circa 2005. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

Modelled standing with head slightly turned, with long ears and small antlers; tail curled against the rump; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 610 grams total, 15.5 cm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Many deposits of Gallo-Roman statuettes contain votive statuettes not particularly linked to the classical artistic style. The temple deposits in which these animalistic statuettes (series of stags or boars) were discovered were certainly Roman, but the animals could have belonged to cults of Celtic origin.

Hollow-formed figure of Venus wearing a palla turned down to her waist, right hand holding the upper hem. 25.6 grams, 88 mm



New York private collection, 1990. with Kunicki, 2017.

Including a pair of brass drop-handles, a mechanical bell and a multiple lock. 2.2 kg total, 16-26 cm

Fair condition.

Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a European gentleman living in London.