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LOT 2010
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm).
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 167/1150. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
Cf. for parallel scientific reconstructive paintings Wilcox P., McBride A., Rome's Enemies (2), Gallic and British Celts, London, 1985, pl.G.
FootnotesDavid McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
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LOT 2010
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £200
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Original Antique Map of Kent by E. Bowen
Dated 1751 A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Hand-tinted copper-engraved map of Kent with escutcheon lower left 'Kent Drawn from Surveys and the best Modern Maps By E. Bowen Geogr., to His Majesty.' and titled 'Engraved for the Universal Magazine.'; light pencil notation to reverse. 4.07 grams, 21 x 20 cm
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Gold Tie Pin with EEN
Circa 1860 A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Formed from a round-section shaft twisted to the centre, an oval bezel with a wide rim and ornate letters 'EEN' under plano-convex crystal in profile; maker's mark 'JB' to the underside, for John Brogden. 7.04 grams, 96 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.