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Roman Silver-Gilt Statuette of Athena
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £433
Modelled in the round, standing erect with crested helmet, shield in her left hand, small shield at her right knee. 4.62 grams, 24 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
In Greek myths, Athena had no child; nor did Minerva in Roman myths. Figures such as Venus and Isis, who did have children, famously were not warriors and were not depicted with weapons or armour. -
Life-Size Roman Bronze Finger
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled in a relaxed pose with anatomical detailing and neatly trimmed nail, lead core. 190 grams, 92 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. -
Roman Bronze Horse-Head Fylfot Plate Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With horse-head finials and central ring-and-dot motif; pin and catchplate on the reverse. 16.5 grams, 43 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. -
Roman Bronze Bracelet Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising two annular bracelets with coiled section, one with the ends wound about the shank, and a penannular bracelet with snake-head terminal. 19.1 grams total, 29-44 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. -
Roman and Other Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Including bust appliqué, model ram and other types. 118 grams total, 8-44 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 Bronze Dolphin Bow Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With chord developing to a sturdy pin, carinated bow with lateral fins, recurved foot with bulb finial, long catchplate. 18 grams, 40 mm
Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Fragment
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Fragment of wall plaster with black upper band and graduated bands below, yellow foliage motifs; set into a square block of plaster; with old early 20th century label to verso. 374 grams, 86 x 92 cm
From an early 20th century French collection. From an old London, UK, collection since circa 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Green and Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Restrung group including facetted fusiform, biconical, polyhedral and other beads. 15.9 grams, 40 cm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With squat bulbous body and slender cylindrical neck with rolled rim, pontil base; iridescent surfaces. 19 grams, 53 mm
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s. From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Medical Spoon
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a round-section shank and flat tapering head with shallow bowl. 10 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century. From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Redware Deep Bowl with Wide Rim
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Broad rim and deep central bowl with basal ring. 144 grams, 14.5 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. -
Roman Carnelian Hare Amulet
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Finely carved crouching hare with long pointy ears, circular eye recess; mounted on a custom-made stand. 19 grams total, amulet: 26 mm, 45 mm wide including stand
French private collection. UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.