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LOT 0136
Roman Marble Corinthian Capital
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/8 in. (23 kg, 25.7 cm high).
Round in plan, showing detailed acanthus leaves and spiral volutes with deep undercuts, applied flower to the upper edge.
ProvenanceAcquired on the French art market, 13 November 2022.
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.13117-249699.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 08.201.3. and 12.181.186; The Walter Arts Museum, accession number 23.188.
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Greek Gold and Carnelian Necklace with Garnet-Set Pendant
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A restrung necklace comprising carinated carnelian beads interspersed with sheet-gold beads of plain and granulated types, two tapering round-section beads with collars and domed finials, a central gold polygonal pendant with eight concave sides, polished oval garnet cabochon at the centre, granulated collar around base, raised tear-shaped cell to each corner also with granulated border, alternately set with enamel and garnet cabochons, a single applied bead between each; modern hook-and-eye clasp. 39.16 grams, 53 cm
Acquired in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13124-246808.
