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LOT 0784
Roman Bronze Recumbent Deer Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (16.5 grams, 30 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, held held upwards.
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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AUCTIONS:
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Roman Glass Square Flask
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
A tall iridescent square-shaped vessel with dimpled sides, tall neck and everted rim. 51.1 grams, 11.4 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Lower Part of a Right Foot
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
With finely modelled anatomical details, the second toe longer to emphasise the physical perfection of the physique. 627 grams, 13 cm
Acquired in Europe before 2001. Private collection, Europe. -
Roman Gold Ring with Theseus Gemstone
1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
With flange rim to the ellipsoid bezel, inset banded agate gemstone, intaglio Theseus standing nude with a sword. 3.79 grams, 24.29 mm overall, 21.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11862-206980.
