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LOT 0129
Roman Bronze Horse Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (235 grams total, 24-51 mm).
Four horse head mounts modelled with naturalistic and semi-naturalistic detailing; one standing figure wearing a saddle and head collar. [5]
Provenance‘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.
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LOT 0129
Roman Bronze Horse Collection
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Animal Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising: a squirrel nibbling a nut; a rabbit; a monkey with its hands covering its eyes; a mounting lug formed as a beast with outstretched legs; with an earlier Eastern ladle finial terminating in a beast's head. 119 grams total, 28-50 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. -
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With square-section crescent and ribbed suspension loop. 3.15 grams, 32 mm
From the collection of an EU gentleman formed in the 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market. -
Roman Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
A restrung group of glass beads of various types and colours, including reds, greens, blues and yellows. 30.5 grams, 56 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
