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LOT 0668
Roman Aubergine Mould Blown Amphoriskos
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (17.3 grams, 66 mm high).
Miniature egg-shaped juglet with applied handle and integral foot, mould-blown decoration formed as a medial frieze of scrolling motifs and lines radiating upwards from the base; iridescent surfaces; chipped rim.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession numbers 17.194.224 and 199407, for a similar.
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Roman Gold Ring with Winged Eros Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Hollow-formed with facetted shoulders, inset cabochon intaglio of Eros (Cupid) in flight. 3.22 grams, 24.20 mm overall, 16.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. -
Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
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 175/1150. 1.24 kg total, 49.5 x 37.5 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 Marble Head of a Satyr
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Of Praxitelic type with fillet to the brow, tousled hair and rounded facial features with stern expression. 519 grams, 88 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11632-199025.
The head appears to be a copy of the Praxitelian type known as 'the Pouring Satyr'. The head, realised with sensitivity, but technically and stylistically academic, could be dated to the first half of the 2nd century A.D.
