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LOT 0511
Greek Terracotta Fragment Group
CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
2 7/8 - 5 3/8 in. (223 grams total, 7.3-13.5 cm).
Including a Tanagra-type figure fragment with moulded head, and other types. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Greek Gold Ring with Roundel
Hellenistic, 3rd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Flat-section hoop and discoid cell with inset panel, filigree ropework border enclosing band of U-shaped filigree and repoussé central motif of a facing bust with applied granule detailing. 4.14 grams, 23.21 mm overall, 18.15 x 16.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Private collection, Germany. with Artemis Gallery, Munich, 1990s. Private European collection, 2001. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12091-218184. -
Greek Painted Terracotta Dish
Circa 6th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With discoid base, central recess and broad flared rim, concentric painted bands and roundels to the upper face. 129 grams, 13.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Greek Garnet and Gold Bird Pendant
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising a carved garnet model bird with applied old wings decorated with beaded wire and granules, gold loop above and stud beneath. 2.77 grams, 15 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
