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LOT 0590
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
22 in. (13.8 grams, 56 cm long).
Restrung to a Y-shape with mainly blue glass beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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LOT 0590
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Roman Marble Statue Fragment with Feet
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Presenting the hem of a pleated robe, the sandaled feet of the figure emerging from beneath, with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, resting on a plain base. 7.1 kg, 24 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11624-198973. -
Roman and Later Bronze Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including a bow brooch, finger rings, tabular lead-alloy trade weight and other items. 207 grams total, 10-75 mm
Ex North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s-2000s. -
Romano-British Bronze Owl Candlestick
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Comprising a stylised owl figurine standing on a flared base, with incised feather detailing to the wings, legs and body, recessed eyes to accept glass inserts (one absent); fitted with a separately modelled cowl or hood with incised detail to the breast, topped with a conical finial to accept a candle. 70 grams, 10.5 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From the Belgian collection of Mr D.S. of Flemu. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
The owl was the symbol of the Goddess Minerva in Roman tradition. Her name is linked etymologically to the English word 'mind' and she was considered to be the source of human intellect, patron of wisdom, crafts and sciences. The base of the figurine has been bent laterally as if to mount it on a post or rail.
