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LOT 0926
Roman Silver Ring with Hercules
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.61 grams, 25.95 mm overall, 20.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
With broad shoulders, raised ellipsoid bezel with low-relief profile bust.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Minerva Mount
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Modelled in the round with crested helmet and tightly wrapped cloak; stud to reverse. 22.1 grams, 43 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Large Roman Marble Garland Sarcophagus Panel with Theatrical Mask and Eros, the Greek God of Love
Circa 135 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,000
From the right end of an ornate sarcophagus, carved dramatic theatrical mask in the centre with open mouth and drilled eyes, the forehead morticed for an attachment, a garland of leaves below; the right end tied to a boukranion, the left supported by a winged Eros; reverse with apsidal recess. 72.95 kg, 48 x 57 cm
Private collection, New York. with Christie's, New York, 7th December 1995, no.118. Christie's, New York, April 29th, 2019, no.189. Acquired at the above sale. with Sotheby's, 17 December 2020, no.80. The opposite short side of the same sarcophagus was sold at Sotheby's, New York, November 28th, 1990, no.104, and is now in a New York private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13116-249668.
