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LOT 0546
Hellenistic Bronze Decorated Mirror
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
6 in. (164 grams, 15.2 cm).
With decorated reverse comprising raised central nipple surrounded by concentric circles, scalloped edge and spike for attachment to the handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
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Life-Size Etruscan Terracotta Foot
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Greek Red-Figure Fragment with Athletes Attributed to the Euaion Painter
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From a kylix, the inside painted with two young naked athletes within a medallion, conversing and cleaning their bodies with a strigil, the edge of the medallion decorated with a series of meanders and four crosses; the outside with two naked athletes and other figures, divided by foliage ornaments and volutes. 121 grams, 15.2 cm
Acquired in before 2005. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11805-206818.
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Etruscan Blackware Impasto Vase
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Biconical with a tapering cylindrical neck and two handles, raised ribbing around the shoulder. 550 grams, 15 cm wide
Ex private Mister X. (1931-2017) collection. Sold in the benefit of the 'Croix-Rouge of Monaco'.