Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Showing two lions attacking a large deer, one biting the back and the other attacking its jugular, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 3.74 grams, 35 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising a thick hoop and a hexagonal bezel flanked by cross motifs within a square. 1.33 grams, 13.40 mm overall, 8.59 mm internal diameter



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

With intaglio winged Victory stooping, holding a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10.69 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Rectangular-section penannular shank with clubbed ends, bands of impressed crescents to the outer face, hatched panel with applied wire scrolls and cabochon in cell. 22.9 grams, 61 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Composed of gently graduating beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 8.01 grams, 38 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Comprising a round-section handle with an ovoid applicator and a balustered finial. 4.28 grams, 11.3 cm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Including barrel-shaped, tubular and other types. 11.89 grams total, 12-23 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Comprising a square-section slightly dimpled body and tubular flared neck; iridescent surface. 18.8 grams, 74 mm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

With intaglio capricorn, forelegs extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.39 grams, 8.45 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Discoid in plan with integral suspension loop, obverse with right-facing profile bust wearing a solar crown, reverse with bearded profile bust with topknot. 4.42 grams, 21 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Rectangular in plan with recessed panels to the lower edge, central bust of the deceased boy in a tondo supported by two nude horizontal putti with their legs extended towards a short column; deep undercuts to the columns and recess; later inscription in seriffed capitals 'DM / Q LOLLIVS / LOLLIANVS / VIXIT ANNIS VI / MENSES.V. DIES .XVIII.' 40.1 kg, 38 x 61.5 cm



From the private Netherlands collection of Mr Edward P. Van Dijk (1942-2024); his collection formed since the 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13243-251959.

The inscription reports the usual dedication to the deceased, in this case a young boy six years of age: 'To the manes (spirits of the dead), Q(uintus) Lollius Lollianus, he lived 6 years, 5 months and 18 days'.

The corner of a rectangular tile showing a dynamic scene of an armoured gladiator charging towards a lion with a large spear, and another lion attacking him from behind. 92 grams, 14 cm



From the collection of a late Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.