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LOT 0975
Roman Silver Animal-Headed Bracelet
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (12.4 grams, 68 mm).
Of penannular form with decorative collar to the upper face, finials formed as stylised lion heads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx East Sussex, UK, private collection, 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Silver Mouse Nibbling a Nut
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Modelled in the round, with disc (nut or biscuit?) held in the forepaws. 3.45 grams, 22 mm
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Figure of a Pygmy
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round figure of a pygmy with later pelta shield and Corinthian helmet; the figure modelled nude with exaggerated muscles and genitals; mounted on a custom-made stand. 227 grams total, 10 cm high including stand
Old private collection. Anonymous sale, Delorme du Bocage, Paris, 31 March 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12050-211847. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Bust
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Square bezel with beaded border, profile bust with vexillum. 2.12 grams, 22.18 mm overall, 20.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.