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LOT 0760
Gemstone Group
ROMAN, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 5/8 in. (6.97 grams total, 11-15 mm).
Comprising agate, carnelian, jasper and other stones, displaying intaglio busts and scenes including: Hercules wrestling the Nemean lion; female busts in profile; cockerel standing right; seated winged deity; an erotic scene; peacock or other bird; eagle grappling with a snake; two figures, possibly gladiators in combat; each accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [10]
ProvenanceEx property of a Bristol family collection formed between 1960-late 1970s.
Two from a London collection, UK.
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Roman Bronze Horse
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, standing facing, tail hanging between legs, simple stylised facial detailing. 80 grams, 47 mm high
‘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. -
Roman Mixed Bead Group
2nd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of mainly opaque polychrome glass, faience and stone beads of a variety of sizes and types, including melon, tubular, facetted, annular and barrel types, and others. 54 grams total, 2-36 mm
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s. -
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Roman Enamelled Bronze Miniature Votive Altar
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
Formed with four out-turned legs and sub-square top with knop to each corner and central circular void, rectangular panel to each side face with arched lower edge and alternating foliate and geometric polychrome enamelled design. 22.8 grams, 34 mm
Fine condition.
Found Cambridgeshire, pre 2000.
