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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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Roman and Other Glass and Stone Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a quantity of small beads, in mixed shapes, colours and materials; each pierced for stringing. 81 grams total, 2-18 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Ram Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Modelled standing in the round with naturalistic detailing, with curled horns and standing on an oval base. 11.2 grams, 22 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 Spread Eagle Statue Base
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
Modelled with naturalistic detailing, wings spread with the feet of a statue standing on its tail. 44.5 grams, 50 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.
