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LOT 0698
Roman Agate Gemstone with Seated Figure
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (0.58 grams, 9 mm).
Plano-convex in section with incuse sitting figure of Isis holding a cornucopia with a ship's rudder beside her.
ProvenanceFrom the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
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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Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem and eyes. 110 grams, 14.2 cm
Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's and Bonhams catalogue pages. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12529-232161. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Aubergine Glass Flask
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Core formed with rounded base, everted rim. 39 grams, 10.5 cm
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s. From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Marble Sculpture Fragment
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Carved in the half-round, pair of feet emerging from below a draped robe or toga, ewer to right on a square base. 708 grams, 11.6 cm
From the estate of a Yorkshire, UK, gentleman collector, acquired 1970s-1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
