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LOT 0168
Roman Bronze Statue Hand
2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 5/8 in. (457 grams total, 16.9 cm including stand).
The slender right hand from a large statue with index finger extended and the others curled as if gripping a thin wand, flower-stem or similar item; cracked at the wrist; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13127-248405.
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Sasanian Carnelian Gemstone of a Fantastic Creature with Pahlavi Legend
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Plano-convex in section with advancing winged and horned beast, Pahlavi legend to the border; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.32 grams, 10 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
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Roman Gold Ring with Fortuna Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Slender hoop with notches to the shoulders, pairs of granules at the junction with the rectangular cell with inset carnelian intaglio Fortuna with a cornucopia; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.17 grams, 23.57 mm overall, 18.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Carnelian Cameo of a Crouching Lion in Gold Mount
Eastern Roman, 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Discoid cell with flange rim, inset convex gemstone with reserved image of a lion resting with his head on his forepaws. 2.72 grams, 25 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13100-248677.
