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LOT 0731
Roman Bronze Sitting Dog Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.3 grams, 25 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, seated on a sub-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 Burnt Carnelian Gemstone with Mars and Minerva
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Opening Bid: £444
The oval intaglio with Mars Ultor and Minerva facing each other; Mars to the left with a spear in raised left hand, armed with helmet, armour and sword, his right hand resting on the shield beside him; Minerva to the right, wearing a helmet, shield and aegis. 0.87 grams, 14 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
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Roman Bronze Bust Mount of Mercury
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Modelled in the half round with winged head; hollow reverse. 17.6 grams, 31 mm
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Roman Bronze Phalera with Medusa
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £481
Domed with mask of Medusa, wings to the brow and serpent above; ribbed border. 51.9 grams, 60 mm
Ex UK private collection formed from the 1970s. Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
