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LOT 0712
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (17 grams total, 27-52 mm).
Comprising two aucissa type brooches, the pins absent; and a disc brooch with niello decoration, pin-lugs and remains of catch plate to the reverse. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Composed of two projecting arms formed as erect phalli, smaller male genitalia to the centre, large loop above. 11.7 grams, 42 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Figure of a Young Satyr of Dionysian Cortege
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Modelled in the round with putto-like features, holding a nebris draped over his shoulders in the manner of Dionysus, with tousled hair and pointed ears; one foot absent; mounted on a custom-made stand. 316 grams total, 15 cm high including stand
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JB, 1998-2003. with Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge, 16-17 May 2002, no.305. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonham's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12052-217493.
The young satyr is covered by a nebris, a deer skin, similar to an aegis, originally worn as an item of clothing by hunters and subsequently attributed to Dionysus. Consequently, it was adopted by his followers in the processions and ceremonies held in his honour, during the liturgical celebrations of the Dionysia. It was commonly worn in the same way as an aegis, tying the two front legs over the right shoulder to allow the body of the skin to cover the wearer's left side (Ovid, Metamorphoses, VI, 593). In ancient works it is seen worn by characters of the Dionysian procession: Maenads, Bacchae, Satyrs, and Sileni. -
Roman Bronze and Other Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including Hod Hill brooch, military belt fittings, enamelled stud and other items. 155 grams total, 14-70 mm
Found various sites in Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.
