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Greek Gold Ring with Stylised Warrior
3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Narrow butted hoop, lentoid bezel with low-relief figure in profile standing with sword and shield raised. 1.27 grams, 20.44 mm overall, 18.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, 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. -
Greek Apulian Gnathian Ware Skyphos
Magna Graecia, 5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With tiered foot and two square handles; to one face a garland of ovolo below the rim, in white with ivy leaves; bands of pellets to the reverse. 96 grams, 12.7 cm wide
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. -
Graeco-Roman Terracotta Veiled Votive Figure
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Tanagra-type robed female figure with child; vent to reverse, hollow underside. 190 grams, 13.6 cm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. From the Dr Ince collection, N.W. London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Greek Apulian Red-Figure Lekanis with Ladies of Fashion
South Italic, circa 4th century B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £442
Black-glazed body and matching lid decorated with two heads of ladies of fashion, palmettes between, radial foliage motif on the knob handle and a hatching around the rim. 144 grams, 90 mm wide
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. -
Greek Inscribed Bronze Physician's Ring
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With flat ellipsoid plaque and shallow-cut legend 'ΘHEOMAI / AKEN' (behold! (a) cure). 3.11 grams, 22.08 mm overall, 18.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Parthian Bronze Lion Statuette
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Modelled standing on squat legs, long tail draped along the back, head turned to the left with open jaws, stylised mane detailing behind the neck. 40 grams, 32 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 Apulian Blackware Oinochoe with Laurel Leaves
South Italic, circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With tiered foot, ovoid body, tapering neck and scooped trefoil mouth; tall strap handle to the rear; painted laurel frond to the sidewall and chevrons to the shoulder. 170 grams, 16.3 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. -
Greek Terracotta Pendant with Stamp
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Thick disc with rounded edge, two suspension holes, impressed ellipsoid panel with standing figure of Hermes. 90 grams, 76 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Steatite Head of Eros Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Plano-convex in section, one side with carved head of youthful Eros, almond-shaped eyes, chubby cheeks, cascading hair with top knot; pierced above. 7.18 grams, 30 mm
Ex London, UK, art market, late 1990s. From a private UK collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Sword Baldric Stud with Bust
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With discoid head and square-section shank, female bust modelled in the half-round. 10.3 grams, 22 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver Ligula Spoon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With long rectangular-section stem and deep ovoid bowl. 22 grams, 17.7 cm
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. -
Roman Bronze Applique with Satyr
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Modelled in the half-round, appliqué mask of a satyr with long shaggy beard. 53.2 grams, 48 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Private collection, since the late 2003. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.