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LOT 0704
Roman Marble Head of a Man
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (19.2 kg, 31 cm high).
Modelled in the round with closely-cropped hair.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Roman Bronze Goat Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Modelled standing with stylised features, including free-standing examples. 81 grams total, 28-35 mm
‘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. -
Large Roman Bronze Statue Toe
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Modelled with naturalistic nail detailing. 155 grams, 69 mm
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Large Eastern Roman Bronze Bust-Shaped Steelyard Weight
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Modelled in the round as a facing female with head turned slightly right, with semi-naturalistic facial detailing and dressed hair; lead-filled. 4.2 kg, 13.5 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Steelyard weights in the form of human or deities faces were not uncommon in the Roman period (see SWYOR-DA4426, OXON-4391B5, HAMP-BD4D67 and NARC-7A7B81 on the PAS). These were generally filled with lead and had iron or copper suspension loops projecting from the top of the head.
