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LOT 0122
Roman Glass-Paste Cameo
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.75 grams, 26 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with low-relief profile bust of Athena wearing a characteristic crested helmet.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.
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Roman Silver Figure of a Man
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Standing erect wearing a draped toga, bearded and with thick bowl-cut hair. 9.05 grams, 39 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. -
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Roman Green Glass Vessel
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A small mould-blown vessel with body formed from asymmetrical pleats, long neck, flared and rolled rim, pontil on base. 10.4 grams, 70 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2004. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. -
Roman Bronze Hand Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Right hand in relaxed stance with gently curled fingers, socket to rear for attachment. 7.9 grams, 23 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
