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LOT 0130
Roman Bronze Dog Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/2 in. (155 grams total, 25-40 mm).
Comprising dogs formed as pendants, lids, mounts and figurines, most displaying stylised or semi-naturalistic detailing and modelled in the round. [7]
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.
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LOT 0130
Roman Bronze Dog Collection
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Roman Blue Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
A restrung designer necklace composed of graduated glass beads of various shades of blue, including annular, barrel-shaped, spherical and other types. 16 grams, 60 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Gold Miniature God Pendant
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
The male figure shown nude with his hands held in front of his genitals, depicted with beard and stylised facial features; remains of suspension loop above. 1.08 grams, 16 mm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Sun Whorl Brooch Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Composed of two openwork brooches, including one complete example with pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse. 18.4 grams total, 30 mm each
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.