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LOT 0616
Roman Bronze Eagle Finial
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.9 grams, 30 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, wings closed.
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 Bronze Phallic Mount
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Of ithyphahllic form with semi-naturalistic features; mounting recess to base. 20.1 grams, 28 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Silver Sinuous Feline Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £33
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, sinuous standing on a slender rectangular base. 1.05 grams, 20 mm wide
‘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 Sitting Dog Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing including collar, seated holding the right paw upwards; on a round base with loop to the rear, possibly a balsamarium or other high-status vessel lid. 37.8 grams, 40 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.
