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LOT 0769
Roman Bronze Helmet Fragment with Hand Holding a Plumed Staff
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (5.93 grams, 49.95 mm).
Rim fragment with moulded detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0769
Roman Bronze Helmet Fragment with Hand Holding a Plumed Staff
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Roman Bronze Horse Head Terminal
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Modelled as a caparisoned horse-head emerging from a four-petalled flower. 60.1 grams, 57 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
This is a horse protome designed to be a mount for a vessel or small furniture, a work of delicate Roman craftsmanship, a replica of a widespread Hellenistic model. Similar bronzes can be found at the Musée des Antiquités Nationales of Paris, at the Metropolitan Museum, and at the Mariemont Museum. -
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 169/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Gladiators
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Rounded body with a low discus showing two gladiators in close combat, flat shoulder with ovolo motifs, handle at the rear; repaired. 50 grams, 80 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
