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LOT 0117
Roman Bronze Lion Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (212 grams total, 26-45 mm).
Modelled with stylised detailing in various poses, most free-standing; including a roundel carved with a lion's head in relief. [6]
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 0117
Roman Bronze Lion Collection
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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With an oval-shaped body and D-shaped nozzle, integral plate to rear with rectangular-section arm and pierced sub-circular terminal arching over the bowl; rare. 165 grams, 98 mm
Fair condition.
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Roman Bronze Statuette of Isis-Fortuna
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round wearing an Egyptian crown with double plume and sun disc, standing on a stylised column capital, semi-naturalistic detailing to the hair, face and floor length Hellenistic robe; remains of an attribute in her left hand; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 317 grams total, 14.5 cm high
Ex West London gentleman's collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£2,500.00). -
Roman Mixed Bead Group
2nd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of mainly opaque polychrome glass, faience and stone beads of a variety of sizes and types, including melon, tubular, facetted, annular and barrel types, and others. 54 grams total, 2-36 mm
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s.
