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LOT 0070
Roman Bronze Statuette of Isis-Fortuna
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 3/4 in. (317 grams total, 14.5 cm high).
Modelled in the round wearing an Egyptian crown with double plume and sun disc, standing on a stylised column capital, semi-naturalistic detailing to the hair, face and floor length Hellenistic robe; remains of an attribute in her left hand; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceEx West London gentleman's collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£2,500.00).
Cf. The Walters Art Museum, accession number 54.943, for a similar example.
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LOT 0070
Roman Bronze Statuette of Isis-Fortuna
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Mouse Holding a Nut
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Modelled in the round with recurved tail forming a suspension loop; its front paws raised to its mouth, holding food. 35.4 grams, 42 mm
Found Suffolk, 1997. -
Roman Bronze Chariot Mount Pair with Eagle and Cobras
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,110
Each protome composed of a gently tapering shallow octagonal body, the upper part formed as an eagle's head with semi-naturalistic hooked beak, eye and feather detailing, collar at the base of the neck decorated with crenelated borders; two upward curving arms terminating with stylised cobra heads; one with impact damage from a crash(?). 2.1 kg total, 13-13.7 cm
Regular green patina, in general very fine condition, except the broken head of one cobra.
Private collection, Rosenheim, Germany, 1960s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11732-201194.
These chariot fittings were usually elements surmounting the axle, a sort of sheath allowing the suspension from the body of the cart to the wagon box using belts. The chariot (currus) which these fittings adorned may have been used for transporting wealthy and aristocratic individuals, although most probably it was a tensa, i.e. a triumphal chariot or a ceremonial vehicle upon which images and symbols of divinities were placed. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Military Belt Plate Group for an Elite Imperial Officer
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Comprising three rectangular belt fittings: two with similar laurel leaf decoration and raised border, the third central plaque with two foliate pendants with punched decoration. 243 grams, 17 cm
Very fine, excellent condition
Acquired before the 1970s. Ex J.L. collection, Surrey, U.K., thence by descent.
Most precious military belts were reserved for soldiers belonging to Legiones Palatinae, i.e. the legions forming part of the imperial Comitatus, accompanying the emperor in his military expeditions.
