Loading, please wait...
LOT 0487
Hellenistic Gold Wreath Leaves
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 - 1 3/8 in. (0.31 grams total, 24-35 mm).
Comprising two sheet-gold leaf elements from a diadem, teach with dentilled end and impressed divergent bands. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Brigantia Antiques, York, UK, in the early 1990s.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Graeco-Roman Terracotta Nude Goddess Figure
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Tanagra-type hollow-formed figurine of a nude female with dressed hair, possibly depicting Demeter; hole to the reverse and underside. 46 grams, 11.3 cm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Corinthian Piriform Aryballos
Circa 625-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With short strap handle below mouth, piriform body, painted radiating and horizontal bands and pellets; mouth with painted bands to rim and base. 39.1 grams, 79 mm
Private collection, London, acquired in the 1960s, by descent. English art market, prior 2022. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Greek Terracotta Black Glazed Bowl
4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With lustrous black glaze with metallic shimmer; shallow bowl on ring foot; fine double drill-hole in the ring for suspension; carinated inner edge, carinated lip to sidewall; base in reserve with two concentric circles in red; old collector's label 'N12960' to underside. 153 grams, 10.1 cm
Private collection Bavaria. By descent, in possession of the family since 1960s-1970s. German art market, 2013. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00111200. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
