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LOT 0586
Roman Bronze Double-Horse Brooch
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (8.78 grams, 38 mm).
Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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Roman Gilt Bronze Eagle On Globe Holding a Victory Wreath
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Modelled in the round as a standing eagle with its wings spread and short tail; incised feather detailing to the body and wings, head with detailed eyes, victory wreath held in its hooked beak. 193 grams, 88 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Private collection, New York, USA. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13362-255446.
As an animal associated with Jupiter, king of the Olympian gods, the eagle was a pre-eminent symbol of imperial power, including military power. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and was included among the military gifts (dona militaria). -
Roman Bronze Diploma Fragment
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Bifacial fragment with piercing at one corner; Side A - trilinear margin with seriffed legend 'QVI MILI[TAVERUNT ...IN CO-] / HORTIBVS [PRAETORIIS SE-]/ VERIANIS [DECEM I II III] / IV V VI [VII VIII VIIII X] / PIIS VIND[ICIBUS]' and below ']TAVERVN['; Side B - legend set perpendicular to reverse 'MODESTO / S CONISEVE / M A]VRELIO M F V[LP SECVNDO --- / +DESCRIPT[VM ---'. 20.75 grams, 46 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: an oval enamelled mount with a central cell with a profile bust; a finial formed as a helmetted bust; a lozenge-shaped seal box with blue enamel; and a toggle fastener. 37.1 grams total, 24-31 mm
Found Lancashire and Yorkshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.
