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LOT 0101
Greek Gold Ring with Garnet Gemstone with Helios
HELLENISTIC, 1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (3.58 grams, 24.37 mm overall, 17.95 x 18.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Comprising a hoop with applied twisted filigree band to the outer face, granule clusters to the shoulders, cell with granulated collar, inset cabochon with intaglio bust of Sol (Helios).
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0101
Greek Gold Ring with Garnet Gemstone with Helios
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£750 (EUR 870; USD 1,013) +BP*
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Greek Lead Slingshot of Alexander the Great, The Invincible
336-323 B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £180
Biconical in profile with reserved monogram 'AB' for ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ' (Αlexandrou Basileos) to the obverse and a laurel wreath to the reverse. 26.4 grams, 29 mm
Previously property of an Austrian collector, Vienna, Austria. From a German private collection, formed since the 1980s.
In the case of Alexander III, who never lost a battle, the laurel wreath began to be an important attribute already during his lifetime. This is best illustrated on coins, cf. a gold stater struck c. 330/325-320 (NAC auction 169, lot 74): Nike stands in the centre on the reverse holding a laurel wreath, with the name of Alexander behind the goddess on the right. -
Parthian Terracotta Prince Torso
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Moulded in low-relief, standing figure in knee-length short-sleeved tunic with belt and cloak over the left shoulder; right arm bent across the body, hand holding a frond. 61 grams, 90 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Greek Bronze Patera Handle in the form of a Naked Youth
5th century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Formed as a nude kouros, hands raised to touch the elaborate palmette sitting atop the boy's head, his face framed by a thick fringe, his hair, held by a band, falling down his back in serpentine waves; the figure standing with legs held close together, broken at mid-shin; a palmette-shaped fixing plate projecting at the back with two holes for rivets to attach to the broad, shallow dish which would have been used for libations. 178 grams total, handle: 17.3 cm high, 23.5 cm high including stand
Private collection UK (N.E.), acquired prior to 1970, and thence by descent. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00058231 This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13550-263433.
Anthropomorphic handles with images of young naked boys connected with animals were widespread and used for mirrors. The object, in particular, is part of the group of mirrors and paterae with standing youths (male and female, probably symbolising athletes) and nude female mirror caryatids (Mitten-Doeringer, 1968, figs.87-88) serving as vertical handles.
