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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Bow Brooch
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 in. (11 grams, 41 mm).
A silver fibula with tapering pin and integral single-coil spring, curved bow, lateral catch and trumpet-shaped finial incised with an 'X'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
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Hellenistic Acanthus Jewellery Matrix
4th-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
A trapezoidal bronze matrix, likely for jewellery production, bearing an acanthus leaf motif in relief to one face, with delicate detailing. 78 grams, 57 mm
German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr.D.H., formed in UK, from the EU art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman.
In antiquity, matrices for raising jewellery elements, ornaments and plaques were made of bronze, stone or reinforced terracotta. Matrices with designs in relief were used as an alternative to matrices with hollow designs or intaglio matrices. -
Greek Red-Figure Hydria with Fighting Between Amazons and Greek or Trojan Heroes
4th century B.C.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
A red-figure terracotta hydria with mythological scene, the vessel with integral round-section upward facing handles, a third, round-section handle placed vertically between shoulder and upper neck to rear; laurel sprigs to the neck with traces of gilding; combat scene with Amazons (and Trojans?) below, armed with short swords and crescent shields, most wearing an exomis leaving the shoulder and one breast uncovered; volute palmettes below both side handles, a panel of tiered and swirling volutes to the rear, all on a band of egg-moulding, repeated around the rim; possibly Apulian or Campanian; restored. 3 kg, 46 cm high
Ex collection Woodyat, Rome, Italy, 1912. with Vente Genève, 24 & 25 June 1960. Private European collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11581-199028.
The mythological topic of this hydria is fascinating, representing the fight between Amazons and Greek or Trojan heroes (suggested by the central cavalryman wearing a Phrygian cap). During this period, Amazons were no longer represented as Persian or Scythian warriors, as in Attic red-figure ceramics, but depicted as athletic parthenoi and wearing chitons. Rather than the oriental costume and armour, the Amazons wear a short exomis with a bare shoulder and breast (Patten, 2013, PI.VI, I, VI,2, 2 and 3). -
Hellenistic Ring with Horse
Circa 2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender hoop and oval bezel bearing an incuse stylised horse standing right. 6.94 grams, 23.20 mm overall, 19.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
