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LOT 1284
European Iron Age Celtic Bronze Torc
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
5 1/4 in. (56 grams, 13.5 cm).
The penannular body with recurved terminals and squat biconical ribs to the lower body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar Collection
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Comprising: a standing boar with simple stylised facial features; head and forepaws with semi-naturalistic detailing and remains of mount to reverse; boar's head in profile, pierced below the ear. 85 grams total, 27-46 mm
‘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. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bust of a Bound Captive
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
The facial features carefully moulded with oversized, almond-shaped eyes and a rope around the neck; hollow to the reverse with a central iron mounting peg, the void filled with lead. 54 grams, 45 mm high
Found East Anglia, UK. -
Iron Age Bronze Pin with Bird Finial
1st century B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Composed of a tapering round-section pin with stylised bird with fan-shaped tail and simple head and feather detailing. 4.6 grams, 11.7 cm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
