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LOT 0178
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,480
ROMAN 'POMPEII' WALL PAINTING FRAGMENT OF A BIRD
1ST CENTURY AD
7 1/4" (1.12 kg, 18.5cm).
1ST CENTURY AD
7 1/4" (1.12 kg, 18.5cm).
A thick piece of coarse mortar with a thin layer of plaster painted with the scene of a bird standing on a small plant looking at a taller plant; bird's wing to the upper corner.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
