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LOT 0551
Phrygian Bronze Bow Brooch
IRON AGE, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
1 3/8 in. (9.29 grams, 35.7 mm).
With crescentic body decorated with raised bosses, a curved catch to one arm and remains of a coiled spring to the other. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Greek Bronze Pegasus Belt Mount
Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
The flying horse depicted in a dynamic pose with open wings. 6.71 grams, 34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Etruscan Bronze Lion Head
Central Italy, late 6th century B.C.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,600
A decorative fitting with roaring mouth and protruding fangs and tongue, the whiskers depicted in raised radiating ridges, with lidded, elongated almond-shaped eyes and small, round ears; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.11 kg total, 17.5 cm including stand
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.
This head was probably, as was the parallel head of the Barberini Tomb, originally attached to a magnificent bronze cauldron. These large cauldrons of hammered bronze were realised with the heads and necks of two lions and two gryphons attached to the rim. The cauldrons were spherical in form and rested on a stand. -
Greek Bronze Ring with Dog
3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a stylised dog. 1.24 grams, 18.82 mm overall, 17.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
