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LOT 0683
Roman Bronze Horse and Rider
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (35 grams total, 39-45 mm).
Each figure modelled separately in the round; the horse standing with one foreleg raised at a right angle, simple stylised head detailing; the rider modelled seated with one leg either side of the horse, one arm extended above the head, the other held forwards, stylised facial detailing. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired on the EU art market around 2000.
From the collection of North American gentleman.
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Roman Glass and Other Bead String
1st-3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
A restrung designer necklace composed of graduated beads. 15.7 grams, 68 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Large Roman Stone Centenarius Weight with Handle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,106
Of biconical form and bearing an engraved letter 'C' to the top face; slightly concave base; iron handle showing some corrosion. 30.3 kg, 35 cm wide
Ex Gorny & Mosch 11th July 2006, auction 150, lot 543. East Anglian private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.199905.
The letter C likely represents the Roman numeral Centenarius, or 100 Roman lbs. -
Roman Bronze Horse Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Four horse head mounts modelled with naturalistic and semi-naturalistic detailing; one standing figure wearing a saddle and head collar. 235 grams total, 24-51 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.