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LOT 0755
Roman and Other Bead Necklace
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
27 3/4 in. (10.5 grams, 70.5 cm long).
A restrung group of mainly glass and faience beads of various types, sizes and dates, including tubular, facetted, spherical, coin, biconical and other types, in various shades of green. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Marble Head of a Goddess
Late 4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £416
A marble head of a lady or a goddess from a statuette, carved in the round with semi-naturalistic facial features and dressed hair with fillet; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 477 grams total, 12 cm high
London art market, 1988.
The head could represent a late Aphrodite, when compared with heads of the goddess of small late Roman statuettes. In these examples, like here, the goddess’ face is typical of idealised late-mythological statuary, with heavy eyelids, pronounced brow ridges, small lips and a soft jaw. -
Roman Amber Glass Eye-Shaped Dish
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
An amber-coloured shallow elliptical dish; stepped elliptical foot to base; iridescent surfaces. 194 grams, 21 cm wide
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
A matched pair of gold earrings, each a substantial hoop with hinged closure and granule detailing, columnar sleeve with applied cells and inset carnelian cloisons, granule cluster finial. 3.45 grams total, 31 mm each
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
