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LOT 0100
Greek Italic Silver Fibula
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
2 1/2 in. (13.5 grams, 63 mm).
Segmented body with central filigree wiring, collared knops to three corners, integral coiled pin and trapezoidal catchplate with lotus flower engraved to the outer face, loop with stylised serpentine head to base.
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1994.
European collection.
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LOT 0100
Greek Italic Silver Fibula
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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9th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
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Life-Size Etruscan Terracotta Foot
Circa 200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
From a statue; left foot with detailed lacing to the sandal; integral wedge below to provide the correct angle for the foot and ankle. 3.1 kg total, 28 cm wide including stand
From the collection of Platon Hobson (29 January 1937-3 December 2022), local dealer and previously a costumier in the film industry. -
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Large Greek Apulian Red-Figured Knob-Handled Patera with Eros
Circa 350-320 B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,425
With raised rim and stepped foot, two strap handles to the rim each flanked by two domed studs; rim with reserved wave pattern band, studs with starburst motif; painted central scene with outer foliate bands and reserved wave pattern framing the tondo displaying Eros in flight with wings spread, holding a red cloth over an inverted shield; some repainting. 2.76 kg, 41 cm wide
Fine condition.
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. Formerly in Patrick Declerck Auction, Douai, France, 2014, lot 72. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122j42 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11616-196567.
