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LOT 0532
Greek Black-Glazed Plate
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
4 3/4 in. (216 grams, 12 cm wide).
Shallow-bodied with broad foot; incised fluting around the exterior body and rim.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1960s-1970s.
Ex European private collection.
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LOT 0532
Greek Black-Glazed Plate
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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Greek Silver-Gilt Mask of Silenus
3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
Naturalistically modelled in repoussé as the mature and frowning face of the god Silenus; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 9.4 grams, 37 mm (160 grams total, 98 mm high including stand)
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11849-207741.
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Etruscan Bronze Ladle with Duck's Head Handle
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With shallow circular bowl and broad rim, stem with slightly domed front face, terminal formed as a duck's head. 179 grams, 24.7 cm
Acquired in 1998. Ex Swiss private collection.
