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LOT 2017
Decorated Aubergine Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
26 in. (22.3 grams, 66 cm long).
Restrung; composed of translucent tubular glass beads, some decoratively twisted. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
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Restrung; composed of graduated lapis lazuli beads of biconical type. 6.46 grams, 31 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Warrior of Riace Bronze Statue
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Copying the 'Warrior of Riace', found in Calabria, Italy, standing nude wearing a cap made from the face of the Nemean lion; bracer to the left forearm for attachment of a shield or lion skin cape. 40 kg, 1.42 m high
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11692-199339.
The 'Riace Bronzes' are two full-size Greek bronzes of bearded warriors, dating from about 450 B.C. that were found in the sea near Riace, Calabria, southern Italy in 1972. They are now in the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in the city of Reggio Calabria. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising blue and white glazed floral and geometric schemes. 4.76 kg total, 13 x 13 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
