Loading, please wait...
LOT 2152
Idol Group
20TH CENTURY A.D
1 3/8 - 3 1/2 in. (109 grams total, 35-89 mm).
Comprising: a rectangular panel with applied facial features; a carved antler fragment with seated figure; a stylised human bust with spiral to the underside. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Drout, Paris, in the 1990s.
Ex Paris collection.
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.
-
Post Medieval and Later Pottery Group
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising glazed and unglazed vessels and fragments, including tripod vessels, chamber pots, tankards and others, including a pot with handle and polychrome geometric motif around the shoulder. 7.45 kg total, 16 - 25 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Marble Bust of Young Hadrian
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Tastefully carved bust of a youthful male with abundant curly hair, broad brow and high cheekbones, mutton-chop whiskers, long sturdy neck; dressed in classical style with a loose mantle covering the broad shoulders and secured at the right shoulder by a knopped fastener. 40.9 kg, 54 cm
Acquired on the North American art market. Private collection, England. -
Post Medieval Mixed Bronze Button Collection
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including fluted dome, hollow, two-piece, openwork disc and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. 125 grams total, 10-26 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.