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LOT 0131
Roman Marble Fragment of Venus Rising from the Water
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
11 1/4 in. (11.5 kg, 28.5 cm).
Statue fragment comprising the hips, buttocks and draped stola with a scallop-shell at the waist.
ProvenanceEx Paris collection.
French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11956-20935.
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Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With a saint and globus cruciger; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.60 grams, 12 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Gold Shield-Shaped Mount
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With beaded rim, granule clusters to the obverse between two cells each with a granule collar and inset glass stud; four loops to the reverse. 1.71 grams, 23 mm
UK private collection formed before 2000. Ex North London, UK, gallery.
The four loops suggest that the plaque formed part of the spacing for a two-strand necklace. -
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With globular profile, tall conical neck, single strap handle to the shoulder. 1.19 kg, 22.5 cm high
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