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LOT 0752
Roman Bronze Provincial Mercury Statuette
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (23 grams, 51 mm).
Standing nude with draped mantle over his left arm, wearing a winged petasos and holding a marsupium in his right hand; provincial workmanship. [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 Silver Figure of a Man
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Standing erect wearing a draped toga, bearded and with thick bowl-cut hair. 9.05 grams, 39 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted red with white detailing to the edge; impression of timber laths to the reverse. 598 grams total, 66-98 mm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland.
These small fragments seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colour over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.
