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LOT 0602
Roman Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
28 in. (25.3 grams, 71 cm long).
A restrung necklace composed of opaque black glass beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Glass Face Bead
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Of roughly spherical form, opaque polychrome checked design incorporating two stylised human faces. 1.34 grams, 10 mm
Ex private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Sitting Bear
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Formed in the round on a curved base, semi-naturalistic anatomical and facial detailing; circular socket to base of neck and base. 65 grams, 47 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Bronze Animal-Headed Ladle
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With broad bowl featuring two spurs to the rim flanking the junction with the handle, carinated band below the rim, concentric rings to the base; flat-section handle with gussets to the edges and rear, hooked ibex-head finial. 147 grams, 25 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
