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LOT 0186
Roman Bronze Figure of Seated Harpocrates
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (145 grams, 72 mm).
Modelled in the round sitting with miniature double-crown, serpent arm-ring on left wrist, sidelock; fixing socket to right thigh.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Me. A., Florida, USA, early 1990s.
European private collection, acquired in Germany, September 2000.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12683-234609.
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.
See Swan Hall, E., 'Harpocrates and Other Child Deities in Ancient Egyptian Sculpture' in Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, Vol. 14, 1977, pp.55-58, fig.1, pl.XXVII; fig.4, for full discussion.
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LOT 0186
Roman Bronze Figure of Seated Harpocrates
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Flat-section thick penannular body with rounded terminals, the upper body and sides divided into segments with vertical lines, each segment with punched pellet decoration. 34.6 grams, 56 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Of various sizes, each with finials scrolled in line with the shank. 8.81 grams total, 17-27 mm
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Roman Gold Ring with Maenad Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
With scooped shoulders and trumpet bezel, inset jadeite cloison with intaglio advancing Maenad with ewer, thyrsus and vessel; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.79 grams, 21.03 mm overall, 14.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12682-234914. 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.
