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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 Triclinium Finial Set
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £455
Comprising four bed finials, each with a bell-shaped body and baluster style finial; hollow to base. 1.18 kg total, 9.6-10.1 cm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
The Romans, like the Greeks, ate whilst reclined on beds. The eating bed (lectus triclinaris) was a luxury furniture item crafted by carpenters. From the 2nd century B.C., Romans started to create 'lecti aerati, inargentati, inaurati, eborati, testudinei,' i.e. beds made of wood and covered with bronze, silver, gold and ivory fittings or with scales of other precious material. Such elements were sometimes sculpted in the shape of an animal protome, or were simply bell-shaped, like our specimens. -
Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
The openwork figure shown standing left on a groundline, simple detailing to the eye and mane; pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse. 10.6 grams, 37 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Chain Bracelet
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Composed of slender gold links with coiled collars, openwork hook-and-eye clasps, bead to one shoulder and central silver-coloured dolphin charm; in two sections. 6.30 grams total, 10.2-12.2 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
