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LOT 0783
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 3 3/4 in. (132 grams total, 45-95 mm).
Including a hinged bracelet, belt buckle and plate, and other items. [3]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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Eastern Roman Head of a Priest
Palmyra, circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,500
Carved in the half-round wearing flat-topped priest's cap with laurel wreath detailing and medallion, naïve facial features with exaggerated lentoid eyes and soft modelled cheeks and mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand. 7.5 kg total, 26.5 cm including stand
Previously in the private collection of Mr Pierre Bart (1889-1964), an official of the French Mandate in Syria and Lebanon (1919-1936), and delegate to the Lebanese government until 1946. Thence by descent in 1964 to his daughter Lucienne Amirault who brought the inherited collection with her to France from Beirut on 11th October 1976. Accompanied by inventory list from 11 October 1976. Accompanied by a copy of a previous six page catalogue document. Accompanied by a copy of a signed Art Loss Register declaration no.S00218486. Accompanied by French cultural passport no.233598. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12399-225440. -
Roman Bronze Lion-Headed Casket Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Domed stud with radiating fur detailing to the mane, thick attachment pin to reverse. 5.62 grams, 18 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Lion's Paw Table Foot
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Formed as the paw of a lion on a circular base and a rectangular socket to the top, projecting lioness head below the socket. 190 grams, 83 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
