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LOT 0632
Roman Agate Gemstone with Lion
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.7 grams, 15 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio standing lion to obverse; remains of ferrous setting to one edge.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Roaring Lion with Raised Paw
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round with head and one forepaw raised, mouth open; part of a frieze or vignette. 25.3 grams, 33 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette
Provincial, 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Modelled in the round nude with winged petasos, coin-bag in the proper right hand, caduceus resting on the left forearm, short mantle over left shoulder. 48 grams, 67 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Cavalryman Statuette with Paenula
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Modelled in the round in seated pose with both hands extended forwards to hold reins; the body covered by an open-fronted paenula riding cape; boots to the feet; mounted on a custom-made stand. 271 grams, 10.1 cm including stand
Found in Britain. 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.
The statuette, like the one from Rouen published by Mackintosh, represents a link between the Romano-British and Gallo-British figurines of the cavalrymen and Imperial statuary. They are of relatively good workmanship and represents a rider seated on a walking horse. The rider is dressed in a short-sleeved tunic and the military paenula, echoing the representation of Marcus Aurelius on his horse. The raised arm could mean that he was wearing a spear.
