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LOT 0811
Roman 'Aristocleus' Terracotta Oil Lamp
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (67 grams, 87 mm).
Discoid in plan with stub nozzle, broad shoulder, discus with radiating hatching within concentric rings; maker's legend to underside 'APICTOKΛEOYS' (Aristokleos).
ProvenanceFrom the Lloyd and Jeanne Raport collection, Washington, D.C.
and Florida, USA, formed between 1972-2000.
Acquired through Bonhams, London, UK.
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Roman 'Aristocleus' Terracotta Oil Lamp
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Discoid in plan with stub nozzle, broad shoulder, discus with radiating hatching within concentric rings; maker's legend to underside 'APICTOKΛEOYS' (Aristokleos). 67 grams, 87 mm
From the Lloyd and Jeanne Raport collection, Washington, D.C. and Florida, USA, formed between 1972-2000. Acquired through Bonhams, London, UK. -
Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection
2nd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
Including profile bust, standing warrior and other types; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 13.02 grams total, 10-20 mm
Private collection, England. -
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Intaglio bust of Mercury turned to the left, with a petasos on his head and a caduceus on his shoulder; natural black inclusions in the red stone; mirror-finish polishing; gold mounting/setting with flattened and jutting hoop; mounted in an ancient gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.17 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 17.63 x 14.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13169-249498.
