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LOT 0599
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 - 3 3/8 in. (539 grams total, 61-87 mm).
Comprising five pieces in cream and red with sweeping and architectural motifs painted in contrasting colours. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 19th century.
Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland.
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LOT 0599
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Roman Marble Lower Torso
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Statue fragment of the hips, buttocks and thighs of a nude female; mounted on a custom-made stand. 9.35 kg total, 26.5 cm including stand
Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11955-209637. -
Roman Banded Agate Lion Attack Gemstone
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With intaglio scene of a lion attacking an ibex; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.55 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Silver Bowl
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Bell-shaped with thickened rim and rounded underside. 322 grams, 13.2 cm wide
Usage wear.
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.