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LOT 0571
Greek Seal Ring with Large Bird
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (3.57 grams, 21.24 mm overall, 19.57 x 17.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender hoop and elliptical bezel, engraved with a swan or other large standing bird.
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
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Greek Seal Ring with Centaur
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
A copper-alloy ring composed with a slender hoop with large elliptical bezel, engraved with a centaur rearing left. 5.80 grams, 24.33 mm overall, 20.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Etruscan Bronze Appliqué Collection
6th century B.C. or laterEstimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A group of three bronze clasp mounts from a girdle, each comprising a slightly domed palmette-shaped body with fixing lug to the underside, spirals flanking a narrow neck and triangular hooked finial, two with zoomorphic detailing and one with convergent lines. 59 grams total, 81-88 mm
One with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, UK, 22 September 1998, lot 405. Two acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11610-198948. -
Greek Terracotta Protome
6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A terracotta protome modelled as a female head with semi-naturalistic facial features and dressed hair beneath headwear; concave reverse. 215 grams, 90 mm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.
