Loading, please wait...
LOT 0509
Greek Bronze Eagle Standing on Bull's Head
1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (5.64 grams, 28 mm).
Formed in the round as an eagle standing on the head of a bull, each animal showing semi-naturalistic detailing; socket and loop through the centre.
ProvenanceEx private collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Eastern Greek Ribbed Silver Vase
Circa 3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Of piriform shape with a small foot, multi-petalled rosette within the shallow kick-up to base, vertically fluted body, ovolo ornament to the shoulder and flared mouth with rolled rim; six strain holes to the shoulder; held within a custom-made felt-lined display box. 132 grams, 13.5 cm high ( 765 grams total, 22 x 17 cm including box)
with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. with Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot 213. Acquired on the London art market.
The straining holes are an indication that the vessel possibly once had a spout. -
Hellenistic Gold Beads with Granular Decoration
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Of squat spherical form adorned with filigree wire to the equator, granules above and below. 1.84 grams, 9 mm each
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Eastern Greek Gold Lozenge-Shaped Brooch
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Retaining the pin lug and catchplate to reverse, filigree borders and scrolls to the perimeter, central cell adorned with filigree ropework and petals; stone replaced. 3.88 grams, 33 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
