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LOT 1993
Larger Than Life-Size Bronze Head of a Male Athlete
LATE 19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
22 in. (14 kg total, 56 cm high including stand).
Hollow-formed male bust with stern features, a victor's laurel wreath in the tousled hair, thick neck and shoulders; mounted on a stand.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s-1990s.
Property of a gentleman, Tokyo, Japan.
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LOT 1993
Larger Than Life-Size Bronze Head of a Male Athlete
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
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Acquired 1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. -
Gold Byzantine Style Pendant with Garnet
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Composed of a discoid body and loop with pelletted border, granulation to the face in expanding-arm cross pattern with small interstitial crosses, in a 6th-7th century Byzantine style; central cell with cabochon garnet insert. 4.63 grams, 32 mm
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Large Copper Bowl with Script
India, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
With repeating script and geometric bands to the body. 1.67 kg, 33 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman.