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LOT 0571
Greek Bronze Fragmentary Artefact Group
CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 - 5 5/8 in. (496 grams total, 2.6-14.4 cm).
Including a stepped statue base and other items. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.
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Hellenistic Gold Ring with Satyr Gemstone
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
With hollow-form hoop widening towards the shoulders, raised bezel set with a round intaglio, engraved with an image of a satyr or kneeling nude warrior on a baseline, wearing a Boeotian-style helmet pushed back, holding a spear in one hand and an object in the other; a marriage. 2.91 grams, 23.57 mm overall, 19.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2 , USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
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.12322-223716.
The scene possibly alludes to the incident in the Trojan Cycle where Achilles is wounded by an arrow in his heel, the only part of his body which was not impervious to injury. -
Greek Silver Istrus Drachm Pendant
2nd century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £211
Drachm with two male heads to obverse, the left inverted, eagle and dolphin to reverse; clasp-mounted in a modern silver frame with ring and loop. 8.08 grams, 39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Greek Silver Fibula
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising an ellipsoid bow with lateral knops (one absent) and applied collars, longitudinal band of applied filigree braid, knop finial with collar, perpendicular two-coil spring and long pin; footplate with incised saltire with reversed-loop finial, square catchplate with pointillé gammadion and frame. 6.86 grams, 42 mm
Private European collection, 1994, thence by descent.
