Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Roman Bronze Hound Statuette")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Bronze Hound Statuette")
.jpg "Roman Bronze Hound Statuette")
LOT 0894
Roman Bronze Hound Statuette
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (80 grams total, 52 mm including stand).
Modelled in the round in advancing pose with head lowered and mouth open, low-relief collar to the neck; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl.275, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Silver Kantharos Wine Cup
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
With deep spherical body supported on a round stand; incised with a band around the inner surface and concentric circles on the outer body; two looped high handles, one with stipple engraved monogram on the upper side. 156 grams, 14 cm wide
Ex Mansees collection, formed 1950s-early 1990s. From a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995. From a European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11627-197618. -
Roman Glass Bracelet Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: a turquoise D-section bangle with a flattened panel to the upper face; an opaque round-section twisted bracelet with flattened terminals; a dark brown ceramic(?) keeled bangle with notched edges. 31.18 grams total, 50-70 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Swan
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With stepped shoulders, plaque with incuse profile bird, probably a swan. 5.13 grams, 23.34 mm overall, 19.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
