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LOT 0546
Etruscan Bronze Harpy Finial
5TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (55 grams, 96 mm).
In the form of a harpy, comprising a facing female mask with lobed headdress on a tapering neck, crescentic lateral wings and tails with feather detailing, central column with claw foot; beneath, a scrolled panel developing to a four-toed claw; hollow to reverse of mask and claw, fixing stud and mounting ledge to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired in Germany, before 2000.
English private collection.
with Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd, Auction 88, no.162.
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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Christian von Faber-Castell (born 1950) is a renowned German entrepreneur and art collector, best known as a member of the prominent Faber-Castell family, famed for their iconic writing instruments. A passionate advocate for art and culture, Christian von Faber-Castell curated an extensive and diverse private collection of erotica, spanning centuries and cultures. His collection reflects a deep appreciation for the interplay of beauty, sensuality, and artistic expression, bringing together rare and unique works that explore themes of intimacy and human connection. Pieces from this collection have been featured in notable exhibitions and are celebrated for their artistic and historical significance. This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire works from one of the most fascinating and eclectic private collections of its kind. -
Greek Geometric Votive Gift in the Form of a Bird
8th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Comprising a columnar neck with pinched detailing to the head and spatulate tail, discoid plate below. 8.47 grams, 46 mm
with Christie's, London, 25 January 2001, no.263 [Part]. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00034403. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Cypro-Phoenician Terracotta Jug
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