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LOT 0567
Roman Iridescent Glass Pyxis
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (42.7 grams, 52 mm).
Formed as a cylindrical body with flanged foot to base, straight rim, lid absent.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0567
Roman Iridescent Glass Pyxis
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Attacking Panther Mount
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing to the head and face, probably biting another animal. 38 grams, 66 mm
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Roman Bone Child's Doll
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
The free-standing human figure carved with a long neck and voluminous hairstyle, with a stylised face and suggestions of necklaces; remains of a previously articulate arm held at a right angle to the body, hoop earrings with bead ornament to both ears. 133 grams, 18.5 cm
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Gem Depicting Alexander the Great Hunting
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £30,000 - 40,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £16,667
Composed of a large openwork hoop and bezel set with a jasper gemstone, intaglio image of a mounted cavalryman wearing a high-crested pseudo Corinthian helmet and holding a barbed javelin in his hand, protecting his horse from the leaping lion attacking from the rear, a tree behind. 33.97 grams, 31.98 mm overall, 20.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Acquired on the New York art market in 1995. Ex French collection. with Christie's, London, 25th April 2007, lot 187. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport no.079872. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.11775-204565.
The massive size, shape and the volute decoration is typical of the 3rd century A.D. and similar rings are visible in the collections of the British Museum and Mainz State Museum. The subject of the intaglio is made with great skill, exquisite artistry and engraved in fine detail. The lion hunt theme is typical of the Hellenistic world since the time of Alexander the Great.
