Loading, please wait...
LOT 0836
Greek Figure of Hera
CORINTHIAN, LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/4 in. (43.3 grams, 10.9 cm).
Moulded in the half-round standing wearing a tall headdress, draped mantle and ankle-length robe; holding an apple in each hand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from John L.Homan, Lincolnshire, UK, 1992.
Accompanied by a copy of the original receipt dated 2nd March 1992.
In Greek mythology, Hera owned golden apples which were a wedding gift from Gaia. They grew in a sacred orchard at the western edge of the world, the 'Garden of the Hesperides'.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0836
Greek Figure of Hera
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
-
Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion
Circa 4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
D-section hoop with vesica-shaped bezel depicting a scorpion. 7.12grams, 25.64 mm overall, 19.49 x 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
.jpg)
Greek Bronze Ring with Dolphin
Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, oval bezel with a swimming dolphin in profile. 4.18 grams, 23.74 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Greek Terracotta Votive Rooster
5th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Modelled as a rooster in profile with a curved neck and rich plumage to the tail, incised feather decoration to the body; mounted on a custom-made stand. 66 grams total, 11.4 cm including stand
Ex Belgian collection. with Bonhams London, Auction 16 May 2002, no.570. Acquired by the current owner from the above.
