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S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of red enamelling to the stylised heads and body, eight rectangular cells to the body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the heads. 16.55 grams, 59 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Modelled in the round with raised almond-shaped eyes, raised forehead connected to a long nose, raised mouth turned downwards, large ears and short beard around the jawline; long hair tied to the back secured with a headband. 76 kg, 56 cm



Ex John Moor, York, UK; thence by descent. with Rupert Wace, 2018. Private collection, UK.

Modelled as a bridled and saddled bull, naturalistically rendered with well-defined facial planes, lending a vivid and expressive character to the figure; the edge of the saddle adorned with a delicate row of incised circles, broad, hollowed-out hooves. 48.6 grams, 54 mm long



Frank Sternberg collection, Zurich, 1980s. Private collection, acquired from Frank Sternberg in 1992. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, dated 29 March 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12729-234223.

The statuette likely served as a votive offering (ex-voto) at a sanctuary or temple, and closely parallels numerous Iberian examples recovered from sacred sites in Alicante, Valencia, and particularly in Andalusia. In Iberian culture, the bull was a potent symbol of strength, virility, and martial power—frequently associated with warrior deities. The inclusion of a saddle and bridle suggests domestication, and it is plausible that such animals, being more docile than horses, may have been ridden or equipped in ritual or ceremonial contexts.

With a thick bow with a recurved foot, a spring pin and an integral catchplate. 12.7 grams, 44 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, openwork body with an 'eye' motif; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the heads. 9.11 grams, 42.8 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

La Tène Type I fibula with deep D-section bow, integral chord and pin, returned foot with ribbed section above the bulb and applied disc to knop finial; repaired pin. 19.3 grams, 58 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a deep ribbed bow with a returned foot, short catchplate below; round-section pin with a flat-section extension forming the other side of the 'pincer' head. 7.1 grams, 64 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Pennanular, formed from a round-section rod with cut and ribbed finials. 25.2 grams, 60 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Each a length of square-section wire with the ends loosely looped around the shank to form an adjustable closure. 16.2 grams total, 73-79 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

A length of square-section wire with the ends looped around the shank to form an adjustable closure. 21.67 grams, 92 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a rectangular plate with median carination, thick loop to reverse. 9.32 grams, 19.04 mm overall, 11.76 mm internal diameter



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Pennanular, formed from a round-section rod with cut finials. 32.2 grams, 62 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.