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LOT 0071
Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique
LATE 1ST-EARLY 2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (5 1/2 in.) (517 grams total, 11.9 cm wide (744 grams total, 14 cm high including stand)).
Formed as the bust of Eros looking upwards, stub wings to his shoulders, holding a goose to his chest; conical socket above each wing; eyes with silver inserts; old collector's label '1994 51.75' to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand; likely a socket base.
Provenancewith Sotheby's, London, May 1988, lot 234.
Ex Malter galleries, XLV, 28 May 1991, lot 902.
Ex Bruce A. Kamerling collection.
Acquired from Royal Athena Galleries, New York, 26 June 1994.
The Haggin Museum, Stockton, California.
with Bonhams, Antiquities, 23 May 2012, lot 121.
Cf. Barr-Sharrar, B., The Hellenistic and Early Imperial Decorative Bust, Mainz am Rhein, 1987, items C117, C127, for type.
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Roman Bronze Panther Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising: a panther figure modelled sitting, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and face, tail curled to one side of the body; fragmentary remains of the forequarters of a panther depicted in relief with stylised detailing; stylised panther figure modelled attacking, slightly curved profile, possibly a handle attachment. 97 grams total, 36-70 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. -
Roman Bronze Openwork Brooch Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: one of four crescents around central lozenge, complete with pin and catchplate to reverse; a discoid example displaying crescent and comma-shaped openwork. 18.5 grams total, 32-40 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Roman and Other Bronze Ring Group
Circa 1st century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Mainly comprising finger rings with decorative bezels; most worn. 46 grams total, 20-24 mm
Ex London art market, 1990s.
