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LOT 2072
Post Medieval Ring Collection
LATE 18TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (9.75 grams total, 20-24 mm).
Including a mani-in-fede ring with claw fingers, a mourning ring with braised wire and plaque engraved 'MW', and other types. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Private collection, London.
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 2072
Post Medieval Ring Collection
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Bronze Grand Tour Statue of 'The Dying Gaul' from the Capitoline Museum
Italy, circa 1880 A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Copy of a Greek sculpture (now lost) from the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC) thought to have been made in bronze; a young Galatian warrior, wounded in the chest by a sword blow and dying, half-lying with his face turned downwards; with typical features of the idealised Celtic warrior: the high cheekbones, the hairstyle with thick and long locks, and the moustache (mytax); resting on a discarded shield with short sword under his right hand, straps and two tubular war-horns. 4 kg, 32 cm
From the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Dying Gaul statue was rediscovered in Rome in the early 17th century, specifically in the 1620s, during excavations for the Villa Ludovisi. It was initially part of the Ludovisi collection and later acquired by Pope Clement XII for the Capitoline Museums. Except for a torque around the neck (a metal necklace typical of Celtic warriors), the figure is completely naked. It is possible to identify the figure tentatively as the ‘Trumpeter of Epigonos’ mentioned by Pliny (Natural History 34.88). -
Stuart Period Silver Thimble
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Tubular in form and slightly tapering with stamped waffle-pattern panels and reserved framing. 5.01 grams, 23 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Somersham, Suffolk, UK, in December 2019, declared as Treasure and disclaimed with Treasure reference no.2020 T286. Accompanied with a copy of the report for H M Coroner and the Treasure Act receipt. Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with report no.SF-E27D26. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Published Iron Alpine Candle Holder
France or Switzerland, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With spring arm to secure the candle, with raised tray feature. 687 grams, 36.5 cm
From a private collection. Ex Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington. Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector. Accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages where published. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
