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LOT 0831
Roman Gemstone with Head of Minerva
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.64 grams, 15 cm).
Carnelian with intaglio profile bust wearing a helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Bronze Dove Finial
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Modelled in the round perching with wings folded to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 28 grams total, 43 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Modelled standing nude with a mantle over his shoulders, winged petasos on his head; mounted on a custom-made stand. 291 grams, 12.2 cm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The many statuettes of Mercury found in France and Italy offer many variations: Mercury is sometimes entirely naked, recalling the models of the 4th century B.C., but much more often he wears a paenula or a chlamys rolled up on his left arm. His head can be uncovered, adorned with two wings or covered by the petasos. -
Roman Miniature Glass Juglet
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Miniature ewer with piriform body, looped strap handle and broad discoid base. 3.9 grams, 27 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.
