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LOT 0672
Roman Silver Knuckle Bone Gaming Piece
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (3.6 grams, 13 mm).
A silver knuckle bone gaming piece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Marble Draped Female Torso
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
The upper part of a female torso, carved in marble, wearing a draped robe tied at the waist; flat reverse. 5.3 kg, 29 cm wide
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998.
The figure is wearing a Greek peplos tied at the waist in such a way as to accentuate the breasts. -
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A mixed group of coarse white wall plaster fragments from a fresco, with painted designs in white, ochre, claret, crimson and blue. 600 grams total, 73-89 mm
Fair condition.
Acquired in the 19th century. Jeger collection, Switzerland. Property of an English gentleman. -
Roman Marble Head of a Satyr
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
A marble bust of a youthful satyr of Praxitelic type with fillet to the brow, tousled hair and rounded facial features with stern expression. 519 grams, 88 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11632-199025.
The head appears to be a copy of the Praxitelian type known as 'The Satyr pouring a Drink'. The head, realised with sensitivity, but technically and stylistically academic, could be dated to the first half of the 2nd century A.D.
