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LOT 0839
Roman Gold Artefact Collection
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 7/8 in. (2.3 grams total, 7-21 mm).
Including a pendant bulb, granulated spacer bead and other items. [4]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection, 1980s.
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Roman Early Christian Bronze Ring with Fish
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse fish motif, broad shoulders. 2.93 grams, 19.68 mm overall, 15.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The Christian fish motif was one of the most important and widespread symbols used by early Christians during the Roman period. It served as a secret sign of identity and a shorthand declaration of faith, primarily to avoid persecution by Roman authorities. -
Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique
Late 1st-early 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Formed as the bust of Eros looking upwards, with stub wings to his shoulders, holding a goose to his chest; conical socket above each wing; eyes with silver inserts; old collector's label '1994 51.75' to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand; likely a socket base. 515 grams total, 11.9 cm wide (740 grams total, 14 cm high including stand)
with Sotheby's, London, 23 May 1988, no.234. Ex Joel L. Malter & Co., Encino, California, USA, Auction XLV, 28 May 1991, no.902. Ex Bruce A. Kamerling collection. Acquired from Royal Athena Galleries, New York, 26 June 1994. The Haggin Museum, Stockton, California. Property deaccessioned from the Haggin Museum, Stockton, California, USA. Bonhams, Antiquities, 23 May 2012, no.121. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13126-247737. -
Large Roman Glass Jug with Iridescence
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
With a dimple base, cylindrical body, deep shoulder, everted flange rim with rolled edge, broad fluted strap handle. 435 grams, 15.8 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
