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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Fibula
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 in. (6.86 grams, 42 mm).
Comprising an ellipsoid bow with lateral knops (one absent) and applied collars, longitudinal band of applied filigree braid, knop finial with collar, perpendicular two-coil spring and long pin; footplate with incised saltire with reversed-loop finial, square catchplate with pointillé gammadion and frame.
ProvenancePrivate European collection, 1994, thence by descent.
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LOT 0544
Greek Silver Fibula
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £400
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From the collection of Eleanor Hilowitz (1913-2007), an abstract expressionist painter and sculptor, New York, USA; acquired between 1956 and 1975. Acquired by Randall Hixenbaugh of Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, New York, USA, in 2007. with Artemis Gallery, 26 September 2019, lot 54 (US$2,000-3,000). Property of a South Australian private collector, with collection reference 20.03. Accompanied by detailed collector's catalogue pages including description and photograph. -
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Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Including amphora, bowl, cup and other fragments. 5.6 kg total, 5.5-33 cm
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