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LOT 0104
Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Mount
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (57.3 grams, 64 mm).
Modelled in the half-round with large eyes and hair arranged in orderly curls, applied silver panels to the eyes and enamel pupils.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0104
Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Mount
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£250 (EUR 290; USD 338) +BP*
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Roman Gold Ring with Jasper Gemstone of the Goddess Fortuna
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,500 - 5,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,250
Comprising a heavy facetted hoop and a wide rectangular bezel set with a tall intaglio of goddess Fortuna or Concordia, standing and holding a cornucopia, and a rudder. 25.07 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 18.18 x 12.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13340-257983.
The ring belongs to type VI, Variant 1, of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification. These rings, typical of the 3rd century, were often decorated with the image of the Goddess Concordia. Sometimes they show an image of the clasped hands, or bear the inscription HOMONO (Latin), from the Greek omonoa (Concordia = Concord). -
Roman Silver Ring with Lizard
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Round-section hoop with flat plaque, incuse lizard motif. 5.06 grams, 21.46 mm overall, 14.96 x 14.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A78. -
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Flatbed Garnet Gemstone
5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
D-section hoop with flared shoulders and square cell, inset cloison. 5.13 grams, 24.16 mm overall, 18.27 x 16.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A42.
