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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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Attic Black Figure Kylix with Processional Scenes of Satyrs and Maenads and Pegasus
Circa 5th century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
With broad flat foot and short stem, broad bowl with carination at the shoulder and two strap shoulders; under each handle an ivy leaf; a painted frieze in coarse style on the outer face comprising two scenes of satyrs and maenads, some on horseback; the centre with a winged Pegasus; foot restored. 368 grams, 27 cm wide
Fine condition, foot restored.
From a private German collection, 1960s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12014-213567.
The kylix is pertinent to the style of the Haimon painter, who flourished in the first half of 5th century B.C., especially in the rendering of the facial features, and feet. The imagery on the exterior of kylikes used in the symposia varied a lot. -
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Graeco-Parthian Bronze Mirror with Animals
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Discoid flat mirror with piriform attachment bracket developing to an addorsed pair of animal heads, equine but with a single curved plume or horn between the ears; mounted on a custom-made stand. 516 grams total, 16.6 cm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Indo-Greek Terracotta Forger's Mould Group
Circa 2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Group of discoid clay moulds for casting contemporary counterfeit coins. 43 grams total, 25-32 mm
Private collection formed in the 1990s. Acquired from a central London gallery. Property of an Essex gentleman.
