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LOT 0140
Roman and Later Bronze Ram Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
7/8 - 1 3/4 in. (238 grams total, 22-46 mm).
Most modelled standing with stylised detailing; one later example depicted limp with a collar or wineskins draped around the waist. [7]
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0140
Roman and Later Bronze Ram Collection
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique
Late 1st-early 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Formed as the bust of Eros looking upwards, stub wings to his shoulders, holding a goose to his chest; conical socket above each wing; eyes with silver inserts; old collector's label '1994 51.75' to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand; likely a socket base. 517 grams total, 11.9 cm wide (744 grams total, 14 cm high including stand)
with Sotheby's, London, May 1988, lot 234. Ex Malter galleries, XLV, 28 May 1991, lot 902. Ex Bruce A. Kamerling collection. Acquired from Royal Athena Galleries, New York, 26 June 1994. The Haggin Museum, Stockton, California. with Bonhams, Antiquities, 23 May 2012, lot 121. -
Roman Bronze Ram's Head Finial
1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Naturalistically modelled in the round, coat formed of tightly-curled tufts, notched and curled horns; neck formed as oval-shaped socket. 87 grams, 37 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
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Roman and Other Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Restrung, composed of graduated stone and glass beads of various types, predominantly in shades of white and cream. 29 grams, 64 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
