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LOT 0632
Roman Bronze Hermes Figure
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (38.5 grams, 61 mm).
Modelled standing, holding a caduceus and a coin bag, wearing a winged petasos.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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Roman Bronze Gladiator Mount
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Modelled in the half-round with hollow reverse and fixing stud; gladiator advancing with a gladius short-sword drawn in right hand, holding a rectangular shield (scutum) and wearing greaves (ocreae); the arm protected by an armoured manica. 48 grams, 62 mm
From the French collection of M Garcia, 1990s.
The gladiator represented here belongs to the class of the scutarii (wearers of big shields) of the familia of the secutor or provocatores. The secutor was the chronological evolution of samnite gladiators. The title of secutor appears historically only in the imperial era and is closely linked to the title of contraretiarius, the retiarius being his true and only opponent. The secutor's armament consisted of the gladius and a large shield, a short ocrea on the left leg and a padded or armoured sleeve with chiroteca to protect his arm and hand. -
Roman Stone Weight with Handle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection. -
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Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Plate brooch formed as a leaping lion with hatched mane; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. 8.13 grams, 36 mm
Found Essex, UK, in the 1980s. Property of an Essex collector.
