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LOT 1615
Iron Age Celtic Stone Head
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
12 in. (17.2 k total, 30.5 cm including stand).
An iconic Pagan sculpture with rounded forehead and chin, broad nose and recessed eyes; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Staffordshire, UK.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Celtic Bronze Bird Amulet
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With a long neck and folded wings with stylised feather detailing, loop below. 4.94 grams, 26 mm
Ex Manchester, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Iron Age Celtic Silver Snake-Headed Bracelet
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising a round-section shank and flattened finials: one with punched annulet detailing and ring-and-dot eyes, the other smaller with punched pellets. 61.5 grams, 81 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Celtic Silver and Bronze Jewellery Group
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising: narrow bangle with beaded outer face; ellipsoid plaque with repoussé pellets to rim, three attachment points. 4.28 grams total, 49-70 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
