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LOT 0535
Greek Bronze Bow Brooch
8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
2 7/8 in. (55.9 grams, 72 mm).
The keeled bow with a large central boss, integral pin and rectangular footplate. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
LiteratureCf. Furtwängler, A., Olympia. Die Ergebnisse der von dem Deutschen Reich veranstalteten Ausgrabung, Band 4. 2 Bände (Textband, Tafelband), Asher, Berlin, 1890, pl.XXII, nos.367, 368, 369, for prototypes.
FootnotesThe distinctive form of this fibula seems to be an Italic variant of characteristic Geometric period examples from Thessaly that have been discovered in large numbers, for example in the sanctuary of Zeus Thaulios near Pharos. It belongs to the category of Greek catch plate brooches, although the rectangular footplate is substantially reduced compared to the Greek prototypes.
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Large Greek Apulian Red-Figured Knob-Handled Patera with Eros
Circa 350-320 B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,425
With raised rim and stepped foot, two strap handles to the rim each flanked by two domed studs; rim with reserved wave pattern band, studs with starburst motif; painted central scene with outer foliate bands and reserved wave pattern framing the tondo displaying Eros in flight with wings spread, holding a red cloth over an inverted shield; some repainting. 2.76 kg, 41 cm wide
Fine condition.
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. Formerly in Patrick Declerck Auction, Douai, France, 2014, lot 72. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122j42 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11616-196567. -
Vellum Manuscript Page Group
Coptic, circa 6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Two pages from a codex each with four columns of Greek script text, possibly part of an alphabetical listing. 22 grams, 11 x 9 cm each
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Greek Black-Glazed Pinecone Jug
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With raised domes to the body, broad neck, everted rim, bifurcated handle, foot. 105 grams, 86 mm
Very fine condition.
Acquired European art market, 1980s-1990s. Private English collection.
