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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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