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LOT 0774
Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
3 1/4 in. (85 grams, 83 mm).
Biconvex in profile with short nozzle and impressed 'ear of wheat' motif; with old collector's ticket 'Ancient Greek Very pretty lamp of fine style in red glaze. 1st century. Quite perfect: a cabinet specimen.' [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Alexandria.
From the estate of a deceased Sussex private collector since the early 20th century.
Accompanied by an old original handwritten collector's ticket.
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LOT 0774
Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £150
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with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
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Opening Bid: £275
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Opening Bid: £135
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Ex Kurt Alder, Riehen, acquired in November 1978; thence by descent in the family.
