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LOT 0792
Roman Bronze Stylus with Eraser
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (8.05 grams, 10.5 cm).
With tapering lower body and ribbed collars, sub-circular eraser to the terminal. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Eastern Roman Head of a Priest
Palmyra, circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,500
Carved in the half-round wearing flat-topped priest's cap with laurel wreath detailing and medallion, naïve facial features with exaggerated lentoid eyes and soft modelled cheeks and mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand. 7.5 kg total, 26.5 cm including stand
Previously in the private collection of Mr Pierre Bart (1889-1964), an official of the French Mandate in Syria and Lebanon (1919-1936), and delegate to the Lebanese government until 1946. Thence by descent in 1964 to his daughter Lucienne Amirault who brought the inherited collection with her to France from Beirut on 11th October 1976. Accompanied by inventory list from 11 October 1976. Accompanied by a copy of a previous six page catalogue document. Accompanied by a copy of a signed Art Loss Register declaration no.S00218486. Accompanied by French cultural passport no.233598. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12399-225440. -
Roman Bronze Snake-Head Armilla Bracelet Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Flat in section with snake-head finial. 14.8 grams total, 25-44 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group
Mid 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a low discoid type with trapezoidal nozzle and radiating lines which appears to be from the Herodian period (50 BC to 70 AD); one with conical nozzle and radiating lines to the shoulder; and one with a long tapering nozzle, lateral spur handle and low-relief rosette to the discus. 150 grams total, 76-83 mm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
The lamp on the upper left side appears to be from the Herodian period (50 BC to 70 AD).
