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LOT 0574
Roman Bronze Openwork Key Handle
CIRCA 43-410 A.D.
2 1/4 in. (52.3 grams, 59 mm).
Formed as a trefoil with knop finial and balustered base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Braintree, Essex, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-9EF75D.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,778
Comprising a round-section tapering hoop with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio bust in three-quarter view; integral cup bezel, stepped cell with bust in three-quarter view; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 20.23 grams, 28.75 mm overall, 18.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From a deceased lady's collection, 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12524-231464. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Monumental Marble Head of a Greek Philosopher
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £25,000 - 35,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £11,250
Carved in the round bust of a philosopher or a poet with short tousled hair and trimmed beard, exaggerated protruding eyes, the mouth modelled slightly open and teeth within; mounted on a custom-made stand. 47.6 kg total, 60 cm including stand
Private collection, Paris, 1980s. European private collection. Accompanied by a copy of French passport no.237041. Accompanied by an academic report by Professor Neritan Ceka. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12610-234690. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Figure of Seated Harpocrates
1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,350
Modelled in the round sitting with miniature double-crown, serpent arm-ring on left wrist, sidelock; fixing socket to right thigh. 145 grams, 72 mm
Private collection, Me. A., Florida, USA, early 1990s. European private collection, acquired in Germany, September 2000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12683-234609. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
