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LOT 0697
Roman and Later Lead Weight Collection
1ST-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/4 in. (889 grams total, 20-45 mm).
Including tabular, plano-convex and conical types. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst fieldwalking in Somerset and Devon, UK.
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Larger Than Life-Size Roman Bronze Foot Insert From a Statue
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,556
Hollow-formed front left sandaled foot with draped hem of a vestis talaris across the rear edge and tiered sole to the footwear, traces of gilding; supplied with a custom-made wooden stand. 847 grams total, 14 cm
Acquired in Germany in 2001. Acquired by the present owner from the above. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12192-222323.
The detailed bronze foot exhibits an incredible rendering of the smallest details; its dimensions suggest that the statue to which it belonged was nearly a human size sculpture, possibly a goddess, based on the footwear. Statues of the gods and goddesses were usually gilded. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Amuletic fascinum formed as a crescent with phallus to the right, hand in the fica gesture to the left and male genitals below; each with a loop beneath for attachment of another pendant; large loop above and attachment strap with stud. 81.5 grams, 68 mm
Acquired in Europe in 1990s. European private collection. -
Roman Bronze Triton Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Long haired, human face with detailed scaly fish body, glass insert preserved in the eye, in the act of blowing to a seashell. 31.6 grams, 70 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
The Triton is in the typical position of playing an empty shell. The mount was an exceptional piece, with the eyes filled with glass, and would have decorated an ornate bowl or vessel.
