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LOT 0141
Roman Bronze Figure of a Military Eagle
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (111 grams, 62 mm).
Naturalistically modelled in the round, standing with wings folded against the body, head turned left, feather detailing and recessed circular eyes; feet absent.
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 2001.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11857-206794.
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LOT 0141
Roman Bronze Figure of a Military Eagle
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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Roman Mask of Medusa
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Modelled in the half-round, facing mask with lateral hanks of curly hair, two small wings above the brow, farme beneath the chin; slot to the reverse for attachment. 179 grams, 59 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 2002. European private collection. -
Romano-British Enamelled 'Gloucester' Bronze Gaming Dice
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Cuboid with enamel-filled spots disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 9 grams, 10.7 mm
Found at Gloucester, UK. Ex N. Du Quesne Bird collection. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.23. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Each cuboid in form with ring-and-dot markings disposed: 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.9 grams total, 8.5-9.8 mm
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.47.
