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LOT 0142
Roman Floor Mosaic Section with Geometric Design
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 x 9 in. (1.76 kg, 26 x 23 cm).
Cuboid tesserae in matrix with a plaster base; field in dark grey and brown with central lozenge in cream and beige with reserved cross and central square. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Tunisia, North Africa.
Brought to the UK before 1945.
From a private old collection formed in the mid 20th century.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 0142
Roman Floor Mosaic Section with Geometric Design
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
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Roman Bifacial Terracotta Forger's Coin Mould
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Both sides with a diademed profile bust of Constantine I with legend surrounding. 4.29 grams, 27 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot 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 Bronze Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 67/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
