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LOT 0575
Cypriot and Other Idol Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
2 3/8 - 5 1/8 in. (410 grams total, 6.1-12.9 cm).
Anthropomorphic figures, some mounted on a ceramic stand; plank idol after the antique. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Greek Terracotta Attic Black Figure Vessel Fragment Group
6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Comprising: carinated rim fragment from a bowl with reserved siren, panther, rosette and other ornament; bowl base with reserved advancing nude male or satyr on a red field, sgraffito detailing; skyphos rim fragment with part of the handle, reserved egg-and-dart band. 106 grams total, 7.4-13 cm
From an early 20th century collection. By descent the property of a UK lady. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by a previous handwritten note including provenance.
The body of the panther resembles the style of the school of Sophilos, an Attic painter active circa 580-560 B.C. The naked image (a dancing satyr?) recalls the Attic black figure depictions of ithyphallic satyrs, with torso, arms, legs and incision for internal details in white paint, made around 500 B.C. -
Greek Bronze Human-Headed Female Dancer
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a narrow hoop and lentoid bezel, intaglio image of a siren in flight. 1.33 grams, 21.71 mm overall, 19.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Parthian Bronze Ring with Seated Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Ellipsoid plaque with incuse figure seated beside a tree, one hand raised. 1.06 grams, 18.92 mm overall, 16.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.