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LOT 0801
Large Roman Glass Unguentarium
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (42 grams, 14 cm).
With plano-convex body and flat base, tapering neck and everted rim.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 772.
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LOT 0801
Large Roman Glass Unguentarium
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bone Female Pin Head
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Opening Bid: £120
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A Fine Life-Sized Eastern Roman Bust of a Wealthy Lady
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £28,600
Finely carved in hard white limestone; the facial features framed by swept-back locks of wavy hair enclosed by a loosely draped palla headdress held onto a low turban by a segmented diadem with high-relief ornament, with drop earrings at the sides; a necklace of graduated beads at the throat, soft fabric stola covering the chest and shoulders; the arched brows above large almond-shaped eyes with carefully worked pupils, small pert mouth with full lips, smooth cheeks and brow; unworked to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand. 29.95 kg, 50 cm including stand
From a private UK collection, since at least 1971. Acquired from Rupert Wace Ancient Art Limited, Old Bond Street, London W1, UK, in 2001. From the private collection of Mr M.R. Davis, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a stamped and signed Art Loss Register declaration dated 1st March 2001. Accompanied by a copy of a conservation report by restorer David Singleton dated 26th June 2001. Accompanied by a copy of the 23th February 2001 invoice (£34,000); a copy of the illustrated listing with reference number C230; plus communications regarding acquisition. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12339-224541.
The sculpture is a good example of 2nd-3rd century A.D. Palmyrene female funerary portrait types. The amount of jewellery displayed in these portraits could be a direct reflection of the wealth of the family, and certainly reflected the jewellery possessed by the owner of the grave.
