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LOT 0979
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 in. (46 grams total, 35-49 mm).
Including trumpet, knee, P-shaped and other types. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Handle with Head of Medusa Between Dolphins
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Formed as a gorgoneion mask gripped in the jaws of two opposed dolphins with s-curved bodies and terminating in vine leaves. 168 grams, 15.6 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Figure of Aphrodite Holding a Severed Swan's Head
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Modelled in the round nude and and raising her right arm, holding the neck of the swan (her animal attribute); left arm descending towards her pubis, legs in contrapposto stance; gusseted drum-shaped base; repaired. 327 grams, 19.5 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12099-218223.
Although the presence of the swan in this position is rather rare, iconographically, this image is part of the abundant series of statuettes of Aphrodite/Venus widely distributed during the Roman Imperial era. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Wild Boar and Dog
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,400
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse hunting scene depicting a large boar running on a baseline with a hunting dog attacking from beneath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.79 grams, 16 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13099-248694.
