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LOT 0836
Roman Green Glass Melon Bead Collection
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
3/8 - 3/4 in. (91 grams total, 9-18 mm).
Including variously sized beads, many with iridescent surfaces. [30]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Silver Sinuous Feline Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £33
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, sinuous standing on a slender rectangular base. 1.05 grams, 20 mm wide
‘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. -
Roman Bronze Military Staff Finial with Standing Figure
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Sheet bronze with repoussé design of a youthful maiden standing with her right hand raised to her hair, let hand relaxed caressing a draped textile banner; wearing a palla gathered at the waist and bloused, with a strap to the right shoulder. 21.8 grans, 11.2 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
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Roman Bronze Candelabrum Base with Dolphins
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Tripod form with splayed legs, feet formed as scallops and legs as sinuous dolphins, scallops between the tails; central column with fixing spike. 980 grams, 19.5 cm
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11890-207744.
