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LOT 0693
Roman Bronze Animal-Head Bracelet
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (38 grams, 57 mm).
Penannular type with serpent-head ends, raised panels, pointillé detailing. [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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Over Life-Size Gallo-Roman Limestone Head of an Athlete
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
With short hair, cut and combed in regular lines, furrowed brow and wide deep-set eyes, small fleshy mouth, intense and powerful expression; weather-worn surface; mounted on a later 18th century stand. 16.35 kg total, 35 cm including stand
Acquired in the 1930s. From the family collection of Mr F. Morand, France. From the M.J. collection, Wales, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12070-217746.
The head shows a late Roman appearance in its features and hairstyle. The expression, the short thick neck and the style of the hair combined with the somewhat uncouth and forceful expression may indicate a local Gallo-Roman character. -
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Roman Bronze Triple Phallic Pendant
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Amuletic fascinum formed as a crescent with phallus to the right, hand in the fica gesture to the left and male genitals below; loop above for attachment. 27.5 grams, 60 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman 'Essex' Bronze Votive Axehead Amulet
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a round-section shaft with ribbed handle detailing, loop finial, head with trapezoidal blade. 2.16 grams, 50 mm
Found Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.
