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LOT 0372
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Animal Toggle
50 B.C.-100 A.D.
1 1/4 in. (2 1/2 in.) (9.42 grams, 33 mm (18.1 grams total, 62 mm including stand)).
Comprising a tapering cylindrical shank with horse-head finial, mane extending to the rear, vertical slot; collar to the base developing to a bull's head with curved horns, ring-and-dot eyes; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceAcquired by Robin Symes in the 1990s.
From the collection of Robin Symes, released by the liquidators of Robin Symes Limited in 2012, with inventory number 89.111.
with ArtAncient Ltd, 2013.
Private collection, London.
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Iron Age Celtic Stone Figure
6th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,240
Carved in the round granite figure comprising: a bulbous head with panel of hair to the rear; broad brow, incised scaphoid eyes, triangular nose and open mouth; barrel-shaped body with stubby bent arms and hands placed open on the chest and abdomen; vertical line to chest; lower body absent. 29.6 kg, 47 cm
Previously in the private collection of Mr Louis-Pierre Bresset (1902-1988), Castle Rochelambert, Haute-Loire. Thence by descent. Olivier Coutau-Bégarie, Paris, 23 February 2023, no.33 [€14,812.00]. Accompanied by French cultural passport no.242849. Accompanied by copies of a previous illustrated catalogue page and illustrated note on the provenance. Accompanied by a copy of a signed Art Loss Register declaration no.S00230440, dated 17th March 2023. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12433-225437. -
Iron Age Celtic Boar Protome
Circa 50 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Comprising the foreparts of a boar with legs extended and mouth open, bristling mane to the spine; mounted on a custom-made stand. 82.6 grams, 49 mm (134 grams total, 95 mm including stand)
Acquired in the 1950s-1970s. Ex collection of Mr E. Ohly, UK, a prominent early dealer in antiquities and ethnographic art. with ArtAncient Ltd, 2010. Private collection, London.
Together with his father, William, E. Ohly operated the renowned Berkeley Gallery on Davies Street, London. The Berkeley Gallery became a pivotal location in the mid-20th century London art scene. Ohly sold numerous antiquities to the British Museum, London, while also amassing an exceptional collection of his own. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Coiled Ring
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With round-section hoop tapering to coiled wire plaques at the bezel and coiled sleeves. 4.52 grams, 24.66 mm overall, 15.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
