Loading, please wait...
LOT 0074
Hellenistic Marble Head of a Woman
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (620 grams, 95 mm).
Carved in the round with carinated diadem in the hair, heavily lidded eyes, small mouth with pursed lips.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12102-218191.
Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 69, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine 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.
LOT 0074
Hellenistic Marble Head of a Woman
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
-
.jpg)
Greek Gold Animal-Headed Earring
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
The decoratively twisted hoop tapering toward the closure, cow or bull head modelled in the round with filigree ornament to the collar. 2.91 grams, 22.69 mm
From the collection of H.N., Milton Keynes, 1980s-1990s. -
South Italian Terracotta Amphora
4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Black-glazed, biconvex in profile with carination to the equator, domed foot, flange collar below the rounded rim, lateral bifid strap handles. 271 grams, 13 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Greek Apulian Gnathian Ware Calyx Krater
Magna Graecia, circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Bell-shaped in profile with stepped foot and stem, two lateral loop handles, flared rim; Side A: horizontal laurel-leaf band with to smaller vertical one below, central rosette; Side B: egg-and-dart band with pellets, pendant leaves and bunches of grapes. 209 grams, 12 cm
Ex old UK collection. Acquired from Cestrian Antiques, Chester, UK, 2006. Ex Pemberton collection, Wales, UK. Accompanied by an old professionally produced information card with collection reference C.928. Accompanied by the original Cestrian Antiques invoice.
