Greek Silver Wire Fibula

Comprising: an Etruscan figure of Turms (Greek Hermes), standing and holding a patera in his right hand, original lead mounting beneath; a standing figure of nude Aphrodite, possibly later; figure of a Baubo with her legs bent and right hand touching her genitals; two standing bronze figures holding offerings. 352 grams total, 63-96 mm



Hermes from the estate of a Swiss gentleman, Ticino, before 1970. Sardinian figure ex private collection of Prof. Dr Hans (1918-1984) and Dr Ines (1922-2013) Jucker, classical archaeologists, Bern, Switzerland. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12669-236450.

Restrung necklace with oval semi-precious stones and gold-domed appliqués; double strand of Roman spherical blue glass beads, varying in hues and tones, and to the top of each strand a single appliqué with a gold discoid plaque set with a garnet polished stone to the left and a vibrant green aventurine stone to the right; a double-domed appliqué behind each small plaque, and a larger discoid set with crystal on the left and pale amethyst to the right; central prominent chalcedony set discoid. 43 grams total, 44 cm including clasp



Acquired on the UK art market prior to 2000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12947-246339.

With granule to each shoulder, discoid bezel with beaded wire rim, ropework band and central cinquefoil motif. 6.37 grams, 25.62 mm overall, 22.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12388-226931.