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LOT 0888
Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (17.65 grams, 10.7 cm).
Comprising a low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; iridescent surface.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
LiteratureCf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 261.
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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £10
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 172/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Bronze Figure of Hercules
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Depicted nude in a contrapposto stance with the weight on his left leg, holding a club in the crook of his left hand with a lion-skin draped over the arm, and a cup in his right hand. 115 grams, 86 mm
Acquired in the 1980s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12615-234681.
The statuette, perhaps of Gallo-Roman origin, was likely part of a private lararium. It is a provincial work, but well-proportioned. Unlike other statuettes of this type, Hercules is beardless. The upper part of the head was probably covered by a laurel crown. -
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Ellipsoid cloison with incuse image of a kneeling male figure wearing a petasos with hand outstretched towards a herm, all on a baseline; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.15 grams, 24.05 mm overall, 17.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13168-249502.
