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LOT 0620
Roman Bronze Ram Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (36.2 grams, 40 mm).
Modelled standing in the round with naturalistic detailing, with head turned slightly left with curled horns.
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 0620
Roman Bronze Ram Statuette
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With openwork body formed as two dolphins leaping in tandem, with simple detailing to the fins; on the reverse pin lug and catchplate. 13.3 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
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1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled in the round standing facing, displaying anatomical detailing; on a rectangular base. 16.1 grams, 26 mm wide
‘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.
