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LOT 0727
Roman Bronze Ram Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.76 grams, 25 mm wide).
Modelled standing in the round with naturalistic detailing, with curled horns and standing on a rectangular base.
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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Roman Bronze Baboon Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, seated with right hand holding the right foot. 49 grams, 36 mm
‘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. -
Roman Bronze Bell
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Rectangular in shape with heavy loop, a snake riding a horse stepping on an altar to one face, trident motif to verso; chipped, clanger absent. 370 grams, 10.3 cm high
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Mars
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With standing helmetted figure with spear and shield; in bronze ring bezel mount. 1.89 grams total, 13-18 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
