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LOT 0274
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,872
ACHAEMENID GOLD REPOUSSE BOAR MOUNT
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 7/8 in. (5 7/8 in.) (2.07 grams, 48 mm (449 grams total, 15 cm including stand)).
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 7/8 in. (5 7/8 in.) (2.07 grams, 48 mm (449 grams total, 15 cm including stand)).
Sheet gold appliqué with repoussé detailing of a running boar in profile with hatching to the body; to the reverse, two applied mounting strips; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
