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LOT 0625
Greek Bronze Ring with Pattern
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (3.33 grams, 22.36 mm overall, 18.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Comprising a plain hoop and rectangular plaque with incised hatching. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Cypro-Archaic Terracotta Bird Askos
Late Bronze Age, 1100-1000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Hollow-formed as a bird, possibly a duck, with its beak acting as a spout, small lateral flanges for wings and painted geometric detailing; strap handle from funicular filler tube with a strainer inside to the fan-shaped tail. 670 grams, 24 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. -
Cypriot Terracotta Tripod Strainer Cup
Early Bronze Age, 2700-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Squat cup with broad rim and three stub feet, loop handle; pierced in several places. 209 grams, 11.8 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. -
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Larger Than Life-Size Greek Marble Draped Torso
Hellenistic Period, circa 4th-1st century B.C.Estimate: £50,000 - 70,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25,000
Standing figure tightly wrapped in a himation with both hands clenching the fabric draped close to the body. Over 500 kg, 152 cm high
Prof. Dr. Ernst Berger (1928-2006), Basel, acquired between 1961-1993. with Jean-David Cahn, Basel, 2009. On loan to the Antikenmuseum und Sammlung Ludwig, Basel, 1993-2009. Accompanied by an academic report by Professor Neritan Ceka. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12213-222441.
Despite the damage, the statue appears to be a high quality piece of work by a virtuoso sculptor. The sparing use of strong movements and their diagonal contrast in the hand and foot placement suggests an early Hellenistic date for this type of sculpture, known from a few examples from Attica and the islands. Similar representations of women wearing the chiton and himation during the Hellenistic period are seen in the Tanagra type terracottas of the 4th century BC.
