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LOT 0719
Roman Glass Bulbous Vase
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (37 grams, 12.5 cm).
With long slender neck and everted rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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Gallo-Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Modelled standing nude with stylised anatomical detailing, stylised wings on the head, right hand shrouded beneath a flattened area with horizontal grooves holding the purse, the other clenched into a fist. 43 grams, 59 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman.
Likely an ex-voto figure representing Mercury (Greek Hermes) holding a purse, clearly offered by someone to ask or give thanks for successful vows. -
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Roman Bronze Musical Flute
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
An extremely rare aulos or tibia with round-section body, six circular holes to one side and a D-shaped hole to the reverse. 87 grams, 23 cm
Fine condition. Extremely rare.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; from her collection formed early 1960s-1990s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11055-184396.
The flute was used for religious ceremonies and for entertainment. The pyrrhic, a war dance of Doric origin, was a rapid dance to the double flute, and made to resemble an action in battle. -
Roman Bronze Seated Greyhound Statuette
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled seated with head held skywards, howling; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing. 39 grams, 56 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.
