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LOT 0766
Large Parthian Glazed Faience Figure of the God Astarte
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
13 1/8 in. (885 grams, 33.3 cm).
The nude goddess modelled facing with her right hand resting on her left breast.
ProvenanceMayfair gallery, early 1990s.
Ex North American gentleman collection.
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LOT 0766
Large Parthian Glazed Faience Figure of the God Astarte
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £3,500
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with Christie’s, New York, 8 June 2001, no.58. Donati collection, Lugano, prior to 1982. Collection of Banca della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, prior to 1986. Formerly in the Bourgknecht collection, Switzerland. Accompanied by Art Loss certificate no.S00123227. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.13230-249992.
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Opening Bid: £75
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Opening Bid: £5
Broad and shallow with squared edge to the rim. 501 grams, 20.4 cm
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