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LOT 0717
Roman Animal Brooch Collection
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 1/4 in. (18.8 grams, 46-58 mm).
Comprising: bird plate brooch with hinged pin and catch to the reverse; running hare plate brooch with recessed body to accept enamel fill, pin and catch to the reverse. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx UK art market.
Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
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Roman Bronze Strap Junction and Pommel Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Five military strap junction and pommel elements, comprising: four strap junctions of various types including conical, ribbed, oval-shaped with incised cross motif and cruciform with arched panels to four faces; a pommel with domed base, waisted neck with broad collar and ovoid finial. 86 grams total, 17-26 mm
From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. -
Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
The coin mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 177/1150. 1.27 kg, 37 x 49.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Bow-brooch with hinged pin and fusiform headplate, the bow formed as the body of a horse with spur forming the arched neck and head, catch for the forelegs. 9.98 grams, 41 mm
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.
