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LOT 0606
Roman Bronze Seal with Busts and Greek Legends
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.64 grams, 13 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with a bust and a Greek legend on each face.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gentleman's collection by descent, 1980s.
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LOT 0606
Roman Bronze Seal with Busts and Greek Legends
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Statuette of Hercules
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Modelled in the round with a lionskin mantle over his extended forearm, standing nude with a club raised over his shoulder; provided with a contemporary custom-made stand. 244 grams, 13.5 cm
Private collection, USA and Switzerland, before 1992; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13195-249254.
This type of representation of Hercules, inspired by Etruscan or Italic models, was widespread in Gallo-Roman sanctuaries dedicated to the god, where several votive statues attributable to this type have been found. The musculature of the back is well-executed, as are the facial features and the details on the Nemean lion's skin. -
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising: profile bust; standing Mercury with caduceus; advancing goat; eagle with wreath; gryllus; hare; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.02 grams total, 8.94-12.52 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Agate Gemstone with a Combat Scene with Gryphon
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With intaglio scene of a man and a winged beast in combat; inscribed to verso 'OωKA / PAKA'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.44 grams, 12.71 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
