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LOT 0783
Roman Bronze Distaff with Bird Finial
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/4 in. (28 grams, 18.5 cm).
Comprising a slender stem with collar and baluster above the attachment loop; perching bird finial with incised plumage detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Roman Amber Glass Bead Necklace String
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Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand. 78 grams total, 13 cm including stand
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s. -
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Larger Than Life-Size Roman Bronze Foot Insert From a Statue
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,556
Hollow-formed front left sandaled foot with draped hem of a vestis talaris across the rear edge and tiered sole to the footwear, traces of gilding; supplied with a custom-made wooden stand. 847 grams total, 14 cm
Acquired in Germany in 2001. Acquired by the present owner from the above. 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.12192-222323.
The detailed bronze foot exhibits an incredible rendering of the smallest details; its dimensions suggest that the statue to which it belonged was nearly a human size sculpture, possibly a goddess, based on the footwear. Statues of the gods and goddesses were usually gilded.
