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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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Roman Bronze Fitting Group
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: a substantial key handle with baluster and 'X' ornament; knife pommel; clothing studs; fragmentary pins with decorative heads. 137 grams total, 18-92 mm
Ex Axel Guttman collection. Acquired on the UK art market. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. -
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: lozengiform plate brooch; Colchester-type bow brooch; trumpet-headed bow brooch; and other types. 37.5 grams total, 32-52 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Roman Decorated Glass Necklace Bead Group
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Composed of opaque black glass beads of various types, including examples displaying white and polychrome motifs. 43 grams total, 6-15 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
