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LOT 0127
Roman Bronze Statuette of the God of Mercury
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (89.8 grams, 95 mm).
Modelled standing nude in contrapposto stance, wearing a mantle draped to the left shoulder and secured at the right, wearing winged petasos cap, standing on a rectangular base.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 27, 30, for type.
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Roman Bronze Statuette of Eros Disguised as Actor
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Modelled in the round figure in knee-length tunic and draped mantle gathered in the left hand; actor's mask worn tipped back onto the top of the head with curly hair framing the face, left hand raised to support the mask, unfurled wings to reverse (one absent); feet angled. 550 grams, 14.1 cm
Ex Paris auction, 1990s. From a French collection, 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12526-231887. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch with Inscription
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
P-shaped bow brooch with returned foot and end of the catchplate wound around the shank; hinged pin with lateral knops; beaded median line to the bow, foot with beaded borders and 'MVMI' legend. 16.5 grams, 12 cm
Ex German collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Glass Flask with Handle
1st-3rd century ADSold for (Inc. bp): £468
Amber glass flask with bulbous body, dimple base, tapering neck, flared mouth folded into a pouring lip, applied handle to the rear. 57 grams, 11.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
