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LOT 0835
Roman Bronze Fragment Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 3/8 in. (43.3 grams total, 34-60 mm).
Comprising: the majority of a foot with a rectangular socket; a face fragment showing the nose, left eye and part of the right eye; a lozenge-shaped mount with a low-relief image of a standing figure, one rivet in situ. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Gold Cupid Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Hollow-formed with loop above the head, the right hand raised to the head and the lowered left hand holding a rosette. 2.78 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, lady. -
Large Roman Bronze Staff Finial with Bust of Serapis
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £50,000 - 70,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £22,222
With luxuriant long wavy hair and characteristic vertical locks at the forehead, full beard with two large ringlets below the chin, wearing a chiton and a himation draped over the left shoulder, the head surmounted by a corn modius decorated with olive branch in relief, the bust supported on the back of an eagle standing atop an orb with spread wings, the eagle with its head slightly turned to the left, the feathers finely detailed; a finial from a staff or a ceremonial standard; repaired. 1.4 kg, 29.5 cm high
Repaired.
Ex private collection, South Germany, 1980. with Gorny and Mosch, Munich, 13 December 2003, no.74. with Christie's, New York, 8 June 2012, no.239 (US $120,000-180,000). Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11789-206489.
The Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.) modelled many of his portraits based on Serapis. But it was under Hadrian that the refurbishment of the statue in the Serapeum increased the demand for small-scale images, like this one, probably made during his reign and used atop of a processional sceptre or standard for the cult of the god. -
Roman Pottery Sherd Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Mixed group of ceramic fragments including rooftiles, rim-sherds and other items. 2.3 kg total, 1.6-12.4 cm
Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector.
