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LOT 0542
Greek Gold Bird Pendant with Garnet and Pearl Drop
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (2.29 grams, 26 mm).
Composed of a bifacial zoomorphic body in the form of a bird, with detailing to the head and feathers; circular cell to one face containing possible remains of black glass; two dangles below, one featuring a granulated gold bead above a pearl bead, the other a granulated gold bead and a polished garnet stone; ribbed suspension loop above; a marriage.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Cf. Ogden, J. and Williams, D., Greek Gold: Jewelry Of The Classical World, New York, 1994, p.79, for a similar animal form produced as an appliqué and dated 5th century B.C.
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LOT 0542
Greek Gold Bird Pendant with Garnet and Pearl Drop
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Greek Gold Eros Figure
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Opening Bid: £60
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Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Etruscan Bronze Pendant Group
Circa 8th century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
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Acquired in the late 1970s. Ex Herr Bernhard Muller collection. with Galerie Ostracon, circa 2015. Accompanied by detailed collector's catalogue pages including description and photograph. -
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Composed of a hoop with convex outer face and an elliptical bezel bearing two incuse human figures, kneeling and facing each other. 5.11 grams, 25.35 mm overall, 21.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
