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LOT 0123
Large Roman Bronze Mirror with Three Graces Silver Plaque
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (497 grams, 16.6 cm).
Discoid in plan with raised rim and concentric rings; central applied sheet-silver plaque with three standing females between a jug and a bowl, each on a stand; pelletted rim.
ProvenanceEx 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.
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LOT 0123
Large Roman Bronze Mirror with Three Graces Silver Plaque
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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Romano-Gandharan Silver Cup and Tray
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Rectangular in plan with two shallow bowls, separate deep insert with flange rim. 118 grams total, 6.7-13.2 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. Ex Christie's, New York, 14th September 2010, no.35 (part). This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
Circa 2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a crescentic head with arched bow and leaf-shaped finial displaying the head of Medusa with snakes in her hair in high-relief, surrounded by leaf detailing; bow with stylised vegetal detailing and spur serving as a thumb-pad; repaired. 55.6 grams, 95 mm
Acquired on the UK art market circa 2005. From an old North Country, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Animal Weight Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising: a bull-head amulet with socket to the brow to accept a cabochon; swan with head turned back to meet the wing. 35.3 grams total, 25-36 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
