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LOT 0568
Greek Terracotta Bust of Goddess
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
5 3/4 in. (232 grams total, 14.5 cm including stand).
Hollow-formed bust with arms drawn across the body and right hand cupping the breast; old collector's inked accession number to reverse 'SR.3590/65'; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
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Greek Terracotta Bust of Goddess
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Hollow-formed bust with arms drawn across the body and right hand cupping the breast; old collector's inked accession number to reverse 'SR.3590/65'; mounted on a custom-made stand. 232 grams total, 14.5 cm including stand
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Greek Core-Formed Glass Oinochoe
6th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
With trefoil mouth, applied D-section handle and carinated foot, applied decorative trails and polychrome geometric bands to the upper body, lip and foot. 28.2 grams, 60 mm
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist. Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch. Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s. Private collection of a European noble.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant. -
Etruscan Bronze Decorated Belt Mount
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With domed plaque and ribbed hook; the plaque formed as the pinions and folded wings of a bird of prey, the ribbed neck extending to a dog's head with ears folded back, hook protruding from the mouth; palmette decoration to finial; mounted on a custom-made stand. 149 grams total, 86 mm wide including stand
English private collection. with ArtAncient Ltd, 2013. Private collection, London.
