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LOT 0056
Greek Decorated Spiral Bracelet
8TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (685 grams, 11.5 cm).
A bronze bracelet formed as a spiral D-section rod with waisted profile, hatched and notched ornament to the edges.
ProvenancePrivate Swiss collection, acquired 2002.
LiteratureCf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession number 1856,1226.722.
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LOT 0056
Greek Decorated Spiral Bracelet
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Greek Decorated Spiral Bracelet
8th century B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
A bronze bracelet formed as a spiral D-section rod with waisted profile, hatched and notched ornament to the edges. 685 grams, 11.5 cm
Private Swiss collection, acquired 2002. -
Archaic Greek Mounted Warrior with Shield
7th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A terracotta figure modelled in the round as a mounted warrior, the stylised horse modelled standing on stub legs, with a long neck and detailing to its eyes; the warrior holding a shield in his left hand, right hand and arm raised to eye level, wearing a crested helmet; restored and mounted on a custom-made display stand. 410 grams total, 16 cm high including stand
Acquired before 1990. From an old German collection.
Terracotta figurines of horse and rider were common grave offerings in Boeotia, northwest of Attica, particularly during the 6th century B.C. Representations of warriors on horseback were already widespread in the Geometric Period, and also widely employed in Cyprus in this same period. The image of our rider, although influenced by Cypriot designs, does not show typical Cypriot characteristics, and indeed his kausia cap suggests a northern Greek origin. -
Hellenistic Gold Ring with Figural Gemstone of Ares
Late 1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian intaglio of a nude Ares wearing a plumed helmet, stooping to fill an amphora. 1.83 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Ex private European collection, Mr. W., 1950s-1990s. Acquired in 1998. with Antiquarium Ltd, New York, USA. English private collection. Accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity from Antiquarium Ltd, Fine Ancient Arts Gallery, dated 15 December 2016.