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LOT 0726
Roman Bronze Snake-Headed Armilla Bracelet
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (21 grams, 63 mm).
With a round-section body with pointillé decoration, finials formed as stylised snakeheads with chevrons above the head. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Roman Silver Statuette Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Modelled standing on polygonal bases, comprising: a male figure with full head of hair and beard, dressed in a floor-length robe and holding a patera; a male figure dressed in full-length robe, wearing a hat and holding a palm(?), one arm absent; a female figure standing in floor-length robes, possibly holding a cornucopia and rudder, suspension loop to reverse. 24.5 grams total, 24-38 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. From an important North West London collection. -
Late Roman Highly Ornate Solid Gold Frame
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
With applied heart-shaped openwork panels and octahedrons on the outer face of a decorative ring band. 12.4 grams, 32.4 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
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Roman Marble Panther Protome Fragment
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Sculpted as a panther with head turned on its long muscular neck, mouth open and teeth bared; highly polished finish; mounted on a custom-made stand. 758 grams total, 15 cm high including stand
Previously acquired from a USA collection, 1980s. Ex private German collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12082-213586.
