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LOT 0671
Roman Bronze Leopard Finial
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (27 grams, 50 mm).
Mount formed as a leaping lioness with mouth gaping and forelegs extended, paws hooked; pointillé texturing to the flanks, teats to the underside, tapering body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Late Roman Honorius with Theodosius II AE Exagium Solidi Weight
408-423 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius and Theodosius II; between them above, Victory standing facing, crowning the emperors; to the reverse twenty-five pellets in form of a pyramid. 4.11 grams, 18mm
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 562, 15 May 2024, lot 792. -
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Roman Bronze Furniture Applique
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Discoid in plan with low-relief facing bust. 4.75 grams, 16 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Head-Shaped Weight
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Formed as youthful head with curly hair framing the face, loop to the top with ferrous remains. 55.1 grams, 50 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
