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LOT 0544
Greek Terracotta Black-Figure Lekythos
EARLY 5TH CENTURY B.C.
8 1/2 in. (243 grams, 21.5 cm).
Cylindrical with painted outlined frieze of horsemen in profile with sgraffito detailing; old collector's label to foot 'L-16440'. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Switzerland.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Graeco-Roman Gold Ring with Double Actor's Mask Gemstone
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Hoop with applied filigree and granules to the shoulders, inset later nicolo intaglio with janiform bust of male and female heads. 6.00 grams, 22.90 mm overall, 17.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Etruscan Bronze Ceres Statuette
3rd-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Female with hair drawn up in a chignon, palla wrapped tightly around the upper body hiding the right arm bent with the hand at the shoulder, lower hem of robe flared; fixing lug to underside. 86 grams, 71 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This is a figurine of a deity of difficult interpretation representing an ex-voto. This typology is widespread in the votive offerings of Etrusco-Roman sanctuaries, and by analogy with various statuettes could represent Ceres. -
Archaic Greek Figural Terracotta Alabastron
6th century B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
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Acquired in Europe before 2001. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
