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LOT 1307
Celtic Bronze Wild Boar
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (54 grams, 53 mm).
Modelled in the round standing on a polygonal base, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, coat and mane.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 1307
Celtic Bronze Wild Boar
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze La Tène Fibula
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With sprung pin and lateral flange forming the catch. 3.37 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Celtic Bronze Bull's Head Bowl Mount
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With notched crescentic horns, ring through nose, and pierced rectangular lug to reverse. 25.6 grams, 35 mm wide
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Romano-Celtic 'Brigantian' Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and yellow enamelling to the stylised beast heads and body body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures. 11.3 grams, 46 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Wilberforce, East Yorkshire, UK, on 3rd September 2022 by Mr David Brooks. Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS).
