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LOT 1187
Graeco-Persian Bronze Vessel
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (190 grams, 14.1 cm wide).
With broad base and inturned rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990-2000.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
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Opening Bid: £600
Violin-shaped with round body, long neck and stylised head, symbolising a female body, perforated with two holes at the top representing the eyes, embossed with dots around the perimeter. 5.34 grams, 62 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12321-223719. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Bird Vessel with Glass Eyes
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Hollow-formed aviform vessel with loop handle and inset glass eyes, lateral loops at the neck. 395 grams, 15.2 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Standing Figure Mount
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
An appliqué of a female standing wearing a decorated knee-length robe, hands on her thighs holding a purse(?), elaborate pierced headdress; hollow to the reverse. 44 grams, 74 mm
Fine condition.
From a private Belgian collection; previously part of a private collection formed in Germany in the 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
