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LOT 0488
Greek Bronze Ring with Standing Figure
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (2.52 grams, 24.36 mm overall, 19.83 x 18.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
Featuring a round-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a stylised standing figure facing left, leaning on a short staff. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0488
Greek Bronze Ring with Standing Figure
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
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From the collection of the late Bernard C. Pickard, Hampshire, UK, the owner of Bernard C. Pickard Antiquities, which closed in 1987, he had been collecting since the mid 1950s.
Bernard Pickard was a close friend of Richard Hattatt, the renowned author of several books on ancient brooches. Hattatt acknowledges in his first book, Ancient & Romano-British Brooches, published in 1982, that Mr Pickard first aroused his interest in brooches and inspired him in writing his books during his retirement. Mr Pickard also wrote the foreword to the section on Roman animal brooches, op. cit. p.158-160. -
Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp
Circa late 5th century B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £5
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From the collection of the late Bernard C. Pickard, Hampshire, UK, the owner of Bernard C. Pickard Antiquities, which closed in 1987, he had been collecting since the mid 1950s. Accompanied by a typed information display card.
Bernard Pickard was a close friend of Richard Hattatt, the renowned author of several books on ancient brooches. Hattatt acknowledges in his first book, Ancient & Romano-British Brooches, published in 1982, that Mr Pickard first aroused his interest in brooches and inspired him in writing his books during his retirement. Mr Pickard also wrote the foreword to the section on Roman animal brooches, op.cit. p.158-160. -
Parthian Terracotta Horse and Warrior Rider
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Formed as a horse with a tall neck and splayed legs, a bearded rider figure to the rear; a marriage. 95 grams, 10.7 cm
From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960.
