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LOT 0141
Cut Ancient Roman Stone Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
18 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. (5.45 kg, 46.5 x 62.5 cm).
Group of cut and polished stone fragment specimens mounted in on a wooden board with frame; manuscript titled label 'Marmi dell' antica Roma' (marbles of ancient Rome) and small manuscript label beneath each block.
ProvenanceFrom a 19th century European collection, Paris, France.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Silver Priestess of Vesta Statuette
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Solid cast standing female wearing a loosely draped robe draped over her head, the hem gathered at her waist and held in her left hand, right hand raised in greeting; probably a priestess of Vesta. 11.8 grams, 41 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12227-222180. 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. -
Roman Carnelian and Glass Bead Necklace
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £143
Composed of mainly green polyhedral glass beads and oblate carnelian spacers, central element composed of a barrel-shaped and a small blue annular bead; with modern clasp, restrung. 54 grams, 39 cm
Formerly in a 1980s collection. Ex property of a North West London, UK, gallery. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman to Norman Artefact Group
4th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: a Roman bronze votive hammer; a 6th century Anglo-Saxon bronze hooked clasp; a Viking lead gaming piece; a Norman bronze hunting dog leash swivel. 40 grams total, 17-44 mm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
