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LOT 0139
Roman Bronze Panther Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 3/4 in. (97 grams total, 36-70 mm).
Comprising: a panther figure modelled sitting, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and face, tail curled to one side of the body; fragmentary remains of the forequarters of a panther depicted in relief with stylised detailing; stylised panther figure modelled attacking, slightly curved profile, possibly a handle attachment. [3]
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 0139
Roman Bronze Panther Collection
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Cameo of Eros
Early 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £480
Composed of a convex hoop with expanding angled shoulders, oval bezel set with carnelian cameo gemstone carved with the head and face of Eros with pinched features and centrally-parted hair; a marriage. 7.09 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
This ring belongs to the typology of gold rings with gem (Type II, Variant I) of Ruseva-Slokoska classification. -
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Roman Silver-Gilt Military Strap End
Circa late 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Comprising scalloped outer faces, shallow dashed borders framing scrolling vines with gilt leaves to one face and horizontal bar of conjoined ellipses with pelta finial and pecked borders to the other, also with gilt elements. 39.8 grams total, 64-65 mm
Ex German art market in the late 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Oinochoe with Lion Protome
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
The conical body decorated with overlapping petal-shaped panels, tapering neck with a wide spout, high arching handle with acanthus leaves, bust of a youthful male with long hair below (possibly Bacchus) the upper part terminating with a lion protome with the extended forelegs resting on the rim of the vessel, the high flaring foot possibly added later. 797 grams, 22.5 cm high
Excellent condition
Private collection, Rosenheim, Germany, 1960s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11734-201200.
Considering the primary function of oinochoe as drinking jugs, the images decorating them were often related to the god of wine, Bacchus, here probably represented as young Dionysus accompanied by a lion.
