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LOT 0136
Roman Bronze Antelope and Deer Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 5/8 in. (61 grams total, 27-41 mm).
Including horned antelope and leaping deer; two free-standing. [4]
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0136
Roman Bronze Antelope and Deer Collection
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Statuette of Isis-Fortuna
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round wearing an Egyptian crown with double plume and sun disc, standing on a stylised column capital, semi-naturalistic detailing to the hair, face and floor length Hellenistic robe; remains of an attribute in her left hand; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 317 grams total, 14.5 cm high
Ex West London gentleman's collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£2,500.00). -
Roman Bronze Horse and Rider
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Each figure modelled separately in the round; the horse standing with one foreleg raised at a right angle, simple stylised head detailing; the rider modelled seated with one leg either side of the horse, one arm extended above the head, the other held forwards, stylised facial detailing. 35 grams total, 39-45 mm
Acquired on the EU art market around 2000. From the collection of North American gentleman. -
Late Roman Glass Pendant of a Seated Cloaked Male
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round, seated cross-legged on a rectangular base, featuring semi-naturalistic facial and anatomical features and an exaggerated phallus; suspension loop to reverse. 9.13 grams, 36 mm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.