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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 Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
A restrung designer necklace composed of early drawn and lampwork glass, mostly oblate forms with a central pendant ring. 13.4 grams, 69.5 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
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Roman Gemstone with Winged Deities
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Comprising a rock crystal cloison with intaglio scene of a winged kneeling male with outstretched arms receiving a winged baby from a seated winged female; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.42 grams, 21 mm
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. -
Venus with Victory Gemstone in Gold Ring
Roman, 1st -2nd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
The chrysoprase gemstone with intaglio Venus seated beside a tree, altar and miniature Victory before her; mounted in a later gold ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 12.04 grams, 24.22 mm overall, 20.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980.
