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LOT 0511
Hellenistic Bronze Ring with Mythical Bird
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (6.85 grams, 23.38 mm overall, 18.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
With ellipsoid bezel, low-relief stylised image of a bird with tail splayed. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, pre 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Greek Festooned Glass Vessel Group
2nd-1st century B.C. and laterEstimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
The pair comprising: an opaque blue alabastron with white spiralling trails to base and neck, marvering between; a green-amber coloured amphoriskos decorated with white trails, knop foot and remains of one applied handle; both fragmentary. 213 grams total, 13.6-14 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Parthian Blue Glazed Amphora-Type Vessel
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £468
The buff, capsule-shaped body with a tapering shoulder and pronounced rim, knop-shaped foot and remains of glaze to the mouth. 4.1 kg, 42.5 cm
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Greek Core-Formed Glass Alabastron
4th-1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Capsule-shaped with a blue body and yellow marvered trails and zigzags, cylindrical neck and flange rim, white knop handles to the shoulder; restored. 80 grams, 14 cm high
Fine condition; restored.
Paris collection, 1990s. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection.
