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LOT 0683
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 4 in. (686 grams total, 7.1-10 cm).
With painted designs in white, brown, claret, crimson and blue. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 19th century.
Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland.
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Roman Red Glass and Jasper Bead Collection
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Comprising mostly small round red beads, with a few larger examples and other shapes; all pierced for stringing. 55 grams total, 6-28 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Seated Greyhound Statuette
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled seated with head held skywards, howling; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing. 39 grams, 56 mm
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Roman Terracotta Lion Mould
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
The amorphous fragment with a mould in the form of a lion advancing left to one face, one front paw raised. 107 grams, 10.4 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
