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LOT 0147
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (54 grams, 53 mm).
Modelled in the round standing on a polygonal base, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, coat and mane.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0147
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Likely a finial or other fitting, formed as the upper body of a boar with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing; recess to base. 57 grams, 54 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Iron Age Celtic Silver Snake Bracelet
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Composed of a penannular hoop with convex outer face, terminals formed as stylised snake heads, with incised eye and scale detailing to the terminals and shoulders. 18.4 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the EU art market around 2000. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Figure of a Man
Circa 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Formed with right hand raised and left hand on the hip, standing nude, ovate face with impressed eyes and slit mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand. 22.5 grams, 60 mm high (45.6 grams total, 71 mm including stand)
with the Prehistoric Museum, Dingle, Country Kerry, Republic of Ireland, until November 2018. Ex K. Schmidt collection, Cologne, Germany. Accompanied by an Irish export licence, no. 6570.
