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LOT 0574
Greek Bronze Signet Ring Bezel with Goddess
HELLENISTIC, 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (3.3 grams, 19 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with remains of the hoop to the underside at each end, intaglio standing winged figure with one arm raised. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 68, for type.
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LOT 0574
Greek Bronze Signet Ring Bezel with Goddess
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Greek Marble Figure of a Seated God or Philosopher
Hellenistic, 3rd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £7,500
Carved in the round male figure in a seated pose wearing a loosely draped pallium on the shoulders and lower body, legs crossed at the knees; openwork frame to the chair with deep undercuts; mounted on a custom-made stand. 563 grams total, 86 mm high including stand
Formerly in a private collection, London. European private collection, acquired in 2002. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, 8 June 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13210-249309.
The statuette could represent Zeus or Chronos, based on similarities with two statues in the Vatican Museums and two statues in the Thebes Museum. The god is depicted seated, with his torso exposed, and his left hand, which normally holds the sceptre in statues of seated Zeus, is instead stretched out across his legs. -
Greek Terracotta Head of an Actor Vase
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,730
An expressive polychrome vase formed as the head of an actor wearing rosette earrings, open mouth and applied pupils, short neck with everted rim above and a small strap handle to the rear. 69.3 grams, 75 mm
Ex Louis-Gabriel Bellon, France, (1819-1899). with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12667-236389.
In Greek theatre, actors wore masks made from materials like linen and leather, which amplified expressions and helped actors take on multiple roles within a single play. Aristotle, in his Poetics, highlighted the importance of masks in conveying emotion and character, especially in large outdoor theatres. This terracotta, representing the satirical mask of a woman, with its lively and expressive features, would have brought both humour and recognisable character traits to the stage, engaging audiences with the playful spirit of Greek comedy. -
Parthian Silver Bracelet Pair
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Matched pair of penannular bracelets with round-section bodies and polygonal finials, hatched decoration above the finials. 174 grams total, 86-89 mm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
