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LOT 0539
Greek Bronze Ring Bezel Group
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (4.8 grams total, 20-21 mm).
Comprising two discoid bezels, one with a dog pouncing on a bird, the other with a seated figure holding a bird in his hand, possibly depicting Zeus. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Greek Terracotta Protome Mask
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Moulded in the half-round with soft facial features and hair drawn back framing the face. 169 grams, 11.2 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Mycenaean and Cypriot Pottery Sherd Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Including fragments of ewer and jar, some with painted decoration, partly re-assembled, and other items. 7.9 kg total, 1.5-21.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Greek Gold Ring with Rosette and Filigree
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
With granule to each shoulder, discoid bezel with beaded wire rim, ropework band and central cinquefoil motif. 6.37 grams, 25.62 mm overall, 22.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12388-226931.