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LOT 0975
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Fragment
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (284 grams, 11.6 cm).
With impression to the reverse of the laths to which it was attached; prepared face with chestnut-red pigment; collector's inked findspot legend 'Ostia 9'56'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Ostia, 1956(?) From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
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LOT 0975
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Fragment
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Green Glass Bead Bracelet
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of oblate and tubular beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 7.76 grams, 17.6 cm
Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private collection. -
Roman Gemstone with Minerva
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Plano-convex in section with incuse image of Minerva standing with one hand extended, holding her spear and shield. 1.18 grams, 17 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
In Rome, the Athena Promachos type occurs on imperial silver medallions of Domitian (struck in 92 AD), since Minerva was his personal protector. On gems, it became very common from the end of the 1st century BC onwards, even on the magical gemstones. -
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 4.83 grams, 26 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
