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LOT 0708
Roman Glass Barrel-Shaped Flask
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 7/8 in. (55.4 grams, 98 mm).
Cylindrical shape with flat bottom, short v-shaped neck with everted rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0708
Roman Glass Barrel-Shaped Flask
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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Roman Marble Head of a Youth
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Naturalistically modelled in the round, large and deep eyes with a thoughtful expression under the heavy eyelids; lips lightly profiled and parted; the back and lower part roughly treated indicating that it was prepared to be installed in a hollow or part of a relief; mounted on a custom-made display base. 4.59 kg total, 25 cm high including stand
Ex private Swiss collection, prior to the late 1980s. Acquired at Camels-Cohen Auction 228, Paris, France, 16 & 17 September 2003, lot 324. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by an academic report by Professor Neritan Ceka. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11806-206511.
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Opening Bid: £83
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Comprising various types of brooches, including examples with trace remains of silvering and enamelled decoration. 72.3 grams total, 21-60 mm
Found Hampshire, UK.
