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LOT 0577
Roman Bronze Eagle on Globe Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (39 grams, 39 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, standing on globe with wings held open.
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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Very fine condition.
Acquired prior to 2000. Ex British private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Gemstone with Cavalryman
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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Roman Bronze Tortoise Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, head raised and turned slightly to the right. 30.1 grams, 37 mm
Ex UK private collection. Acquired at the London Coin Fair in the early 1990s. Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
