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LOT 0775
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (3.28 grams total, 11 mm each).
Two roughly cuboid dice with ring and dot markings disposed 1:5, 2:4, 3:6; 1:2, 3:6, 4:5. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Silver Phallic Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Modelled in the round with a large suspension loop. 9.3 grams, 26 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Agate Cameo of Augustus in Later Mounting
1st century A.D.Estimate: £30,000 - 40,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £15,000
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American collection, early 20th century, New York. with Robert Haber Gallery, New York, 1990. Ex Jean Clostre, Geneva, Switzerland. Accompanied by an scholarly report by Dr Ittai Gradel. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12223-222312.
Dr Ittai Gradel says: 'The cameo, of exquisite technical quality, has a close parallel in the Cabinet des médailles, Paris .. The Timeline auction cameo is not, however, an exact copy .. though details are so close to the larger Paris cameo that the same gem carver, or at least workshop, probably produced both.' -
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Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Formed as a standing horse, the hindlegs forming crossbar, tail forming hinged pin, forelegs forming catchplate; ring-and-dot motifs to shoulders, linear detailing to the mane. 11.8 grams, 35 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.
