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LOT 0686
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 7/8 in. (232 grams total, 13-48 mm).
Mainly comprising fragmentary artefacts including brooches; rings; mounts and other miscellaneous items, including items displaying enamelled and other decorative techniques. [48, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Roman Bronze Figure of Jupiter as Zeus Brontaios
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Depicted nude in contrapposto pose, his weight on his right leg, the left leg flexed and advancing; the hair and beard formed as a dense mass of curls; a full beard complementing his luxuriant curls; slender, muscular body with defined anatomical details; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 384 grams total, 15.5 cm high including stand
with Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, 02.1976, lot 51. Acquired in Europe in 2017. Accompanied by copies of relevant pages of Münzen und Medaillen AG. 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 search certificate number no.11792-206488.
The prototype of Zeus Brontaios, or Zeus the Thunderer, has been attributed to a Greek original by sculptor Leochares, c. 370-360 B.C. The statue was realised by Leochares to celebrate the founding of Megalopolis, in 371 B.C. The god would have held a sceptre in his left hand and cradled his thunderbolt in his right. -
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Tall thin translucent pale green vessel with wide base and flared rim. 15 grams, 15.5 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Horse Head Protome
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £70 - 90 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £39
Modelled with naturalistic detailing with signs of attachment. 13.7 grams, 26 mm high
‘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.
