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LOT 0158
Roman Marble Head of a Putto
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7 in. (3.95 kg, 17.9 cm).
Statue fragment with juvenile head of a putto carved in high-relief with full head of curly hair. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private Netherlands collection of Mr Edward P. Van Dijk (1942-2024); his collection formed since the 1970s.
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed with inset banded agate cloison, intaglio vine-leaf motif. 3.26 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 18.15 x 14.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1993; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13184-249301.
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Roman Terracotta Ribbed Drinking Cup
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a tall body with a ribbed upper part and a narrow flaring foot. 206 grams, 11.2 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A115.