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LOT 2170
Greek and Roman Style Artefact Group
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
2 - 4 5/8 in. (138 grams total, 5.2 -11.8 cm).
Including a juglet with trumpet-shaped mouth and a cycladic-type head mounted on a wooden stand. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
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Terracotta Figure Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including a standing nude female with her hands placed beneath her breasts, a standing male with pinched facial features and impressed eyes and other types; after the antique. 330 grams total, 9.8-15.7 cm
London art market, 1990s. -
Gemstone Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a female bust, biga on a baseline, erotic scene, kneeling figure (abraded); each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.94 grams total, 11-19 mm
Private collection, England. -
Large Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Spherical crotal, rumbler or 'hame harness' bell with suspension loop and two tone holes to upper half with founder's initials 'Ro / W' for Robert Wells of Aldbourne Foundry, Wiltshire; with the original iron 'pea' inside. 203 grams, 71 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of Mr G.B., Hampshire, UK.
Robert Wells made bells in sizes 1 to 32 and this example is near the largest ever produced. These massive bells were usually fitted to a team bell frame, set across the harness collar; Robert Wells was active in the period 1760-1780.
