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LOT 0121
Roman Bronze Hunting Dog with Broad Collar
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (87 grams, 67 mm).
Modelled standing on a polygonal base, semi-naturalistic detailing to the coat, head and face.
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 0121
Roman Bronze Hunting Dog with Broad Collar
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Gemstone Group
Roman, circa 1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
Comprising agate, carnelian, jasper and other stones, displaying intaglio busts and scenes including: Hercules wrestling the Nemean lion; female busts in profile; cockerel standing right; seated winged deity; an erotic scene; peacock or other bird; eagle grappling with a snake; two figures, possibly gladiators in combat; each accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 6.97 grams total, 11-15 mm
Ex property of a Bristol family collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Two from a London collection, UK. -
Roman Bronze Oinochoe with Lion Protome
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
The conical body decorated with overlapping petal-shaped panels, tapering neck with a wide spout, high arching handle with acanthus leaves, bust of a youthful male with long hair below (possibly Bacchus) the upper part terminating with a lion protome with the extended forelegs resting on the rim of the vessel, the high flaring foot possibly added later. 797 grams, 22.5 cm high
Excellent condition
Private collection, Rosenheim, Germany, 1960s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11734-201200.
Considering the primary function of oinochoe as drinking jugs, the images decorating them were often related to the god of wine, Bacchus, here probably represented as young Dionysus accompanied by a lion. -
Roman Gold Amulet Case with Granular Decoration
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
Composed of a cylindrical body with suspension loop to top, single and pyramid granule clusters and wavy filigree wire to body. 3.19 grams, 35 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
