Loading, please wait...
LOT 0933
Roman Bronze Eagle Statuette
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (41.4 grams, 40 mm high).
Standing on an integral base with its wings slightly opened, head turned to the right, large incised eyes and hooked beak, incised feather detailing to the body and wings.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0933
Roman Bronze Eagle Statuette
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
-
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Of early type with lemon-shaped knop above the round-section crossbar, facetted bow with filigree coils to the lower end, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar. 13.9 grams, 60 mm
From an old English collection. Acquired from Spinks, Shambles, York, circa 2010. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Silver Lidded Pyxis with Mercury, Fortuna, Minerva, Juno and Mars
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Tubular in construction with domed lid, sidewall with repoussé arcade frieze depicting Mercury with caduceus, Fortuna with cornucopia, Mars with spear, Minerva with helmet, shield and spear, Juno enthroned; some restoration. 33 grams, 67 mm
Acquired from Trinity Antiques, UK, before 2009. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Glass Jug with Fillets
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With bulbous body, flared rim and applied zigzag trail to neck, dimple base; old collector's labels to underside '2970' and 'L-16437'. 105 grams, 76 mm
M.C. (b.14.12.1933) and R.C. Burckhardt (b.10.05.1929), Basel, Switzerland, thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
