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LOT 0822
Parthian Green Glazed Jar
2ND CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (190 grams, 79 mm).
Biconvex in profile with rounded everted rim to the mouth. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1990s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
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LOT 0822
Parthian Green Glazed Jar
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Sabellian Bronze Statuette of Attacking Herakles
8th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £205
The nude hero depicted with a slender yet muscular body, the right arm angled and raised, the pierced hand probably once held a club, the left leg thrust forward energetically, lowering the hip line and emphasising the dynamic movement of the composition, the navel indicated by an engraved circular line, the knees marked by vertical incisions; the oval face characterised by eyes represented by triangular depressions, a narrow nose, a wide mouth whose slightly irregularly shaped lips separated by an incision, and a pointed chin; the short, cap-like hair detailed with fine incisions. 146 grams total, 12.6 cm high including stand
Ex Erika (1934-2025) and Jakob (1927-2025) Binkert, Binningen, Switzerland; inherited from Jakob's father, August Binkert-Textor (1896-1979), between 1940-1970, Basel. with Jean-David Cahn AG, Basel, Auction 2, 26 June 2000, no.239B; thence by descent.
Votive bronze from a Sabellian workshop in the typical local style. The Sabelli lived in the Samnium region (southern Apennines), where the cult of Heracles, as in Etruria, was widespread. -
Greek Terracotta Votive Rooster
5th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Modelled as a rooster in profile with a curved neck and rich plumage to the tail, incised feather decoration to the body; mounted on a custom-made stand. 66 grams total, 11.4 cm including stand
Ex Belgian collection. with Bonhams London, Auction 16 May 2002, no.570. Acquired by the current owner from the above. -
Parthian Terracotta Bust of a Warrior
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Moulded in high-relief with crested headgear, trimmed beard, large almond-shaped eyes and hatched fringe. 23 grams, 53 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
