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LOT 0849
Roman Bronze Actor's Mask
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (84 grams, 82 mm).
Modelled in the half-round, with grotesque facial features and scooped crescentic mouth, segmented hair.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel). -
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Ellipsoid cloison with incuse image of a kneeling male figure wearing a petasos with hand outstretched towards a herm, all on a baseline; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.15 grams, 24.05 mm overall, 17.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
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.13168-249502. -
Roman Silver Ring with Red Jasper Gemstone with Greek Inscription
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Broad hoop and plaque with jasper bezel, octagonal in section with Greek legend to the upper face 'CTEΦANOY' (belonging to Stephen); supplied with a museum-quality impression. 11.13 grams, 24.93 mm overall, 19.05 x 13.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
UK private collection since 1956. Formed in the 1950s by Mr and Mrs S. Broukal, thence by descent. Private collection, England.
