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Greek and Other Bronze Ring Collection
4th century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including discoid, scaphoid, pelletted and other bezel types. 10.12 grams total, 18-24 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Daunian Terracotta Olla
Subgeometric, 6th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With a deep body on round base, flaring mouth, short loop handles to the shoulders; pendant circle segments on interior of mouth; Metope-like frieze on shoulder with triglyphs and suspended triangles, U-shaped motif at the root of the handle, horizontal bands; monochrome ware. 2.33 kg, 25.5 cm wide
The estate of Hans-Ulrich Rutschmann, Switzerland, circa 1950s-1970s. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00097644. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Greek Cypriot Two-Handled Terracotta Painted Bowl
Iron Age, 1050-480 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Shallow with disc foot and two lateral loop handles, painted concentric rings to inner face, Maltese cross to base. 78 grams, 11.7 cm
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Archaic Cypriot Bronze Dish
7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Hemispherical with low profile and gently flaring walls, flat base. 52 grams, 10.7 cm
Ex London, UK, collections, 1990s-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Greek name for a shallow, round bowl, generally with a round boss in the centre, appears to have been phiale, which is described as resembling a shield (Aristotle, Rhetoric, III, 4, 1 1; Poetics, 21, 12), and as without handles. -
Parthian Camel and Riders Figurine
3rd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With bearded riders in a rectangular structure; mounted on a custom made display stand. 224 grams, 10 cm including stand
Fine condition.
Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sarmatian Bronze Decorated Mirror
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Discoid with lobes to the lower edge and trapezoidal handle; incised concentric rings to the lobes. 103 grams, 19.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Villanovan Bronze Situla
7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Formed of hammered sheet, the concave body with a rounded narrow base, sharply carinated shoulders, short neck and a flaring rim. 143 grams, 94 mm
Ex London, UK, collections, 1990s-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Similar cups were used as grave goods in the Villanovan necropolises of Northern Italy. They were imitations of the bronze embossed ossuary situlae, which contained the bones of the deceased. They were often closed with bronze cups that served as lids. -
Parthian Bronze Ring with Courtship Scene
247 B.C.-224 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With stepped shoulders flanking an ellipsoid bezel, incised scene of two opposed figures embracing above a quadruped. 5.63 grams, 24.15 mm overall, 19.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Hellenistic Terracotta Statuette of a Wreathed Young Woman
Late 4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Standing on a rectangular base, hair divided in regular stripes with voluminous locks, head slightly bowed, the bare arm resting on her right hip; the left leg is visible under the pleated undergarment chiton and slanted himation. 257 grams, 17.5 cm
Traces of white engobe and polychromy in the folds of the robe and on the base. The added chignon lost, otherwise intact.
Ex Belgian art market, 2020. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The statuette finds comparisons among examples that can be dated between the 4th century and the middle of the 3rd century B.C. It shows some traces of the original polychromy, characterised by strongly contrasting hues, keeping in with the local style. -
Greek Alexander the Great Tetradrachm in Silver Pendant
3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Coin encased in silver frame with ribbed suspension loop; bust of Alexander the Great to obverse, seated figure holding a bird to reverse with 'ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΟΣ' legend. 16.66 grams, 34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Greek Red-Figure Ware Pottery Collection
5th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Comprising fragments of vessels, most with decorative motifs, including one with a boar's head and another with lower part of the body of Ephebus. 64 grams total, 24-71 mm
From a deceased estate, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Although Athens remains a prime source for red figure, the export trade, notable to Italy, shows a very wide distribution of this pottery far beyond the Greek world. -
Greek Black-Glazed Lekythos
South Italic, circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Ovoid in profile with trumpet-shaped spout and strap handle, reserved band below the shoulder with running guilloche motif. 89 grams, 10.5 cm
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.