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LOT 0728
Roman Bronze Double-Headed Beast Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (18.9 grams, 43 mm).
Modelled in the round, a mythical two-headed animal, with hole through the centre for attachment.
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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AUCTIONS:
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Roman Bronze Horse Head Protome
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled with naturalistic detailing with signs of attachment. 102 grams, 46 mm
‘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. -
Roman Prize Winning Bronze Horse Statuette
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, standing facing, tail hanging between legs, simple stylised facial detailing. 80 grams, 47 mm high
‘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. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Palm Branch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Integral ellipsoid bezel, incised frond motif. 5.65 grams, 21.09 mm overall, 16.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
