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LOT 0785
Roman Bronze Military Horse Harness Pendant Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/2 in. (37 grams total, 41-65 mm).
Including ivy-lead and other types, one with attachment strap. [3, No Reserve]
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 and Other Mixed Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group of graduated beads in glass, faience and stone, including some amuletic beads and pendants; restrung. 21.57 grams, 36 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Intaglio bust of Mercury turned to the left, with a petasos on his head and a caduceus on his shoulder; natural black inclusions in the red stone; mirror-finish polishing; gold mounting/setting with flattened and jutting hoop; mounted in an ancient gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.17 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 17.63 x 14.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13169-249498. -
Roman Bronze Horse and Rider Statuette Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising: horse with one foreleg raised, plume to brow; rider with helmet and one arm raised; socle base with stub legs. 55.3 grams total, 35-54 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.