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LOT 0552
Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (9.79 grams total, 13-20 mm).
Six spherical with denting; one capsule-shaped with ribbing and medial filigree band. [7]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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LOT 0552
Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Hellenistic Bronze Acanthus Jewellery Matrix
4th-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
Likely for jewellery production, bearing an acanthus leaf motif in relief to one face, with delicate detailing. 78 grams, 57 mm
German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr.D.H., formed in UK, from the EU art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman.
In antiquity, matrices for raising jewellery elements, ornaments and plaques were made of bronze, stone or reinforced terracotta. Matrices with designs in relief were used as an alternative to matrices with hollow designs or intaglio matrices. -
Graeco-Persian Bronze Ring Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £234
Composed mainly of types with a convex hoop, stepped shoulders and roughly oval-shaped bezel, most displaying an incuse human or animal figure. 51 grams total, 23-26 mm
Ex private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. -
Eastern Greek Ribbed Silver Vase
Circa 3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Of piriform shape with a small foot, multi-petalled rosette within the shallow kick-up to base, vertically fluted body, ovolo ornament to the shoulder and flared mouth with rolled rim; six strain holes to the shoulder; held within a custom-made felt-lined display box. 132 grams, 13.5 cm high ( 765 grams total, 22 x 17 cm including box)
with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. with Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot 213. Acquired on the London art market.
The straining holes are an indication that the vessel possibly once had a spout.
