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LOT 0113
Roman Bronze Cockerel
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (78 grams, 47 mm).
Free-standing with semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, wing and tail feathers, comb and wattle.
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.
LiteratureSee a similar Gallo-Roman example held by the Lugdunum Lyon, Musée De La Civilisation Gallo-Romaine.
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Roman Gemstone with Lion
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Of truncated conical form, the agate stone engraved with a prancing male lion facing right, one front leg and tail raised; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.79 grams, 14 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. -
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Gemstone Group
Roman, circa 1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
Comprising agate, carnelian, jasper and other stones, displaying intaglio busts and scenes including: Hercules wrestling the Nemean lion; female busts in profile; cockerel standing right; seated winged deity; an erotic scene; peacock or other bird; eagle grappling with a snake; two figures, possibly gladiators in combat; each accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 6.97 grams total, 11-15 mm
Ex property of a Bristol family collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Two from a London collection, UK.
