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Large Greek Terracotta Spindle Unguentarium
Hellenistic, 4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With a long narrow neck and carinated mouth, developing to a biconical body and flared foot. 184 grams, 23 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A112. -
Eastern Mediterranean Terracotta Vessel
Bronze Age, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Globular in profile with flat base and tapering neck, lateral pierced lugs at the mouth. 265 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Greek Bronze Gryphon Statuette
Circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Modelled in a typical pose with its front paws extended, an erect head and small wings. 28.4 grams, 46 mm wide
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Parthian Silver Bracelet Pair
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Matched pair of penannular bracelets with round-section bodies and polygonal finials, hatched decoration above the finials. 174 grams total, 86-89 mm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Greek Alabaster Cosmetic Pyxis with Lid
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Barrel-shaped in profile with flared foot, broad shoulder and gusseted neck, flange to the mouth; knop handle to lid. 168 grams, 68 mm
Acquired in Switzerland, early 2000. Private collection, 2010. -
Large Greek Bronze Ring with Seated Figure
Circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Featuring a slender round-section hoop and a large lentoid bezel with a seated figure holding a staff. 3.41 grams, 25.02 mm overall, 15.70 x 20.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp
Cyprus, circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Shallow, round body with everted rim on the filler hole, tapering nozzle and low foot. 80.5 grams, 88 mm
Private collection, Oxfordshire, UK, by direct descent from the collection of Judge George Cyril Griffith-Williams (1893-1983), Supreme Court Judge of the Colony of Cyprus; items having been collected in the 1930s and 1940s in Cyprus during his tenure there. -
Greek Bronze Bow Brooch
Circa 7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a corrugated bow with coil to each end, one extending to the spring and the other to a broad plate with a catch at the lower end. 11.19 grams, 42.09 mm.
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Phrygian Bronze Bow Brooch Pair
Iron Age, circa 8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A matched pair with crescentic body, curved catch to one arm and remains of coiled spring to the other; domed studs attached to the arch through prepared holes. 108 grams total, 76 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Greek Terracotta Head of an Actor Vase
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,730
An expressive polychrome vase formed as the head of an actor wearing rosette earrings, open mouth and applied pupils, short neck with everted rim above and a small strap handle to the rear. 69.3 grams, 75 mm
Ex Louis-Gabriel Bellon, France, (1819-1899). with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12667-236389.
In Greek theatre, actors wore masks made from materials like linen and leather, which amplified expressions and helped actors take on multiple roles within a single play. Aristotle, in his Poetics, highlighted the importance of masks in conveying emotion and character, especially in large outdoor theatres. This terracotta, representing the satirical mask of a woman, with its lively and expressive features, would have brought both humour and recognisable character traits to the stage, engaging audiences with the playful spirit of Greek comedy. -
Phoenicio-Punic Terracotta Mortarium
Circa 100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a wide, shallow body and a shallow rim, a curved flange below the rim, and spiral decoration on the inside. 620 grams, 21 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A84. -
Villanovan Terracotta Artefact Collection
Iron Age, circa 8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Mainly comprising weights and spindle whorls of various shapes. 193 grams total, 22-36.6 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.