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LOT 0709
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (16.9 grams, 40 mm).
Formed as a stylised phallus with lateral testes, suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Sheet Gold Phalera Cover Fragment Group
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Group of fragments of phalera covers with repoussé designs. 1.77 grams total, 10-37 mm
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Roman Bronze Statuette of a Warrior-Hero
2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £18,000 - 24,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £10,000
Modelled in the round standing erect with right hand on his hip and left arm extending from the elbow resting on the left hip and with fingers curled to hold a staff or handle, wearing a loosely draped cloth over the left shoulder and drawn around the body to hang over the arms; ribbed cuffs to the boots; youthful face with tousled hair and slightly exaggerated lentoid eyes; C-shaped staple beneath the feet for attachment; supplied with a custom-made display stand. 506 grams total, 18.7 cm including stand
with Sotheby’s, Antiquities, London, 6 July 1995, no.130. Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. 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 number no.12194-222321.
The statue was probably a cult offering and presents an archaic Etruscan hairstyle, being part of the Italic statuettes produced as votive offering to the temples or for private lararia. His warrior status can be confirmed by his boots, typical of Etruscan and Latin warriors of archaic times. -
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Restrung group of beads, mainly tubular and annular types with polyhedral dangle centrepiece. 15.3 grams, 42 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
