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LOT 0585
Archaic Greek Set of Four Gold Beads
EARLY-MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 - 1 1/8 in. (25 grams total, 24-29 mm).
Comprising four hollow-formed beads with tight rows of applied bosses, each boss with granulation to the centre. [4]
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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Hellenistic Gold Earring Pair
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Each with a hollow-form crescentic body with a large teardrop-shaped garnet set within a cell with radiating pearl studs; a pendant panel below with garnet cabochons, five pendant drops with pearl finials and a central teardrop-shaped garnet; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 22.40 grams total, 47-49 mm (107 grams total, 92 mm high including stand)
From a private collection. Acquired from Mr D.S., 7 February 2008. Private UK collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12119-214174.
The material culture of the Hellenistic east followed the eastern Mediterranean polychromy. Many beautiful jewels were produced in Alexandria or in the Syrian cities and the majority of their precious decorations was imitated by jewellers of more remote provinces, like those of the Greek Pontic cities. -
Greek and Other Pottery Sherd Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including fragments of oinochoe, guttus, amphora and other types. 1.28 kg total, 3-14.1 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Archaic Greek Figural Alabastron
6th century B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
The free-standing perfume vase modelled as a standing and draped female figure, the neck and mouth of the vessel possibly formed as a modius worn on her head, holding what is possibly a dove to her chest; moulded and painted detailing to her face and garments; heavily repaired. 269 grams, 22 cm high
Acquired in Europe before 2001.
