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LOT 0718
Roman Bronze Panther Statuette
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (53.6 grams total, 47 mm including stand).
Depicted in a leaping pose with the beast's foreleg extended and the head turned slightly right with open jaws; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Newark/Lincoln, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, Nottingham, UK, 2002.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Roman Carnelian Victory Gemstone
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With intaglio winged Victory advancing holding a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.26 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising a slender hoop with discoid bezel and central cell surrounded by a beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon 1.56 grams, 17.01 mm overall, 13.30 x 15.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Marble Lower Torso
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Statue fragment of the hips, buttocks and thighs of a nude female; mounted on a custom-made stand. 9.35 kg total, 26.5 cm including stand
Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11955-209637.
