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LOT 0906
Roman Bronze Key Ring Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 7/8 in. (31.6 grams total, 22-47 mm).
Comprising three with openwork bits, one with an articulated bit. [4]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Statuette of a Ram
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Standing on a rectangular base with its head turned to the side, curving horns and fleece detailing on the body. 9.13 grams, 23.2 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Crescentic body with applied granules and filigree, applied ribbed loop. 2.1 grams, 31 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with impression of timber laths to the reverse. 613 grams total, 6.2-10.3 cm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.
These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colour over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.