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LOT 0845
Roman Glass Flask
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (23 grams, 89 mm).
Bulbous body, cylindrical tall neck and everted rim.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 0845
Roman Glass Flask
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman Glass Flask
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
Conical body with rounded shoulder and tubular neck with wide everted rim. 74 grams, 17.1 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Applique of Actor's Mask
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
Discoid with flange rim, central high-relief actor's mask with D-shaped mouth. 38.8 grams, 38 mm
Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem and eyes. 110 grams, 14.2 cm
Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's and Bonhams catalogue pages. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12529-232161.
