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LOT 1005
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Seahorse
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 in. (0.27 grams, 8.14 mm).
With intaglio seahorse with its forelegs extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Jupiter
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With intaglio seated Jupiter on a throne with a sceptre in his hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.56 grams, 12.88 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Late Roman Terracotta Lamp with Chi Rho
Late 5th-early 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Recessed discus with two filler holes flanking a low-relief letter rho with cruciform stave, lozenge detailing; band of concentric circles and arrowheads on the rim, lug handle and a low basal ring. 173 grams, 13.9 cm
Private collection, acquired in 1994; thence by descent.
The so-called Christian lamps in Terra Sigillata Africana (TSA) have been classified by Hayes into two major types, I and II. Lamps of Hayes types I and II, initially produced in Tunisia only, were broadly exported, then imitated throughout the Roman Empire for three centuries; consequently, they are extremely numerous. -
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Roman Bronze Hunchback Grotesque Statuette
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Modelled in the round, sitting nude with head turned, arms and legs bent; wearing a brimmed cap with a feather in the crown; the spine and sternum modelled protruding, large, impressed eyes, genitals protruding below the crossed legs. 130 grams, 93 mm
Acquired from Helios Ancient Art, Mayfair, London, UK, circa 1986. From a privately held London, UK, collection from the 1980s-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13276-253965.
Such small bronzes with physical abnormalities and exaggerated features served as entertainment, but also had the function of warding off evil.
