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LOT 2077
Reproduction Cuneiform Foundation Cone and Erotic Seal Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 14 1/2 in. (363 grams total, 48-147 mm).
A mixed reproduction group comprising: cuneiform cone for Ishme-Dagan, King of Isin; large plano-convex black stone stamp seal with incuse erotic scene. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a North American gallery.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
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LOT 2077
Reproduction Cuneiform Foundation Cone and Erotic Seal Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Bronze Statue of 'Primitive Man'
German, early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Naturalistically modelled in the round standing astride a rocky outcrop, barefoot and nude apart from a loincloth strung from the waist, resting a club on his muscular shoulders; likely produced for illustrative or anthropological academic purposes. 7.5 kg, 44 cm
Private collection, England. -
Georgian Church Bell
Dated 1817 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Squat in profile with rosette to the crown and cage above; low-relief foliage and '1817' to the outer face; clapper in situ, loop absent. 1 kg, 14 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman Style Terracotta Oil Lamp
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With broad discus, scallop nozzle, low-relief wading bird image; after the antique. 56 grams, 89 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
