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LOT 0010
Roman Peridot Gemstone with Venus
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.58 grams, 11.71 mm).
With intaglio Venus standing with palla draped around her hips, beside an altar; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Cut-Glass Skyphos
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Drum-shaped frosted glass vessel on a low basal ring, lateral loop handles each with an angled spur below and fish-tail plaque above. 260 grams, 18.3 cm wide
Acquired in the 1980s. with Christopher Sheppard, London, UK. Acquired from the above in 2007. 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 search certificate number no.13248-252970.
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Roman Bronze Military Openwork Belt Plate
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Rectangular panel with intricate foliate decoration, two gilt rosettes at the centre and four attachment studs on the reverse. 29.1 grams, 64 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
