Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0554
Roman Silver Standing Bull Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (16.1 grams, 26 mm wide).
Modelled in the round standing facing, displaying anatomical detailing; on a rectangular base.
Provenance
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
LOT 0554
Roman Silver Standing Bull Statuette
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
RELATED LOTS
-
Late Roman Silver-Gilt Triangular Belt Mount with Lions
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
The borders with spiral motifs and running lions, a hole in each corner for fastening pins. 8.97 grams, 60 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
By the second half of the 4th century, broad Roman military belts were decorated with chip-carved mounts and plates. The fittings were realised by punching or by chip carving different patterns and motifs. -
Roman Terracotta 'Chelmsford' Hypocaust Floor Tile
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Of sub-rectangular form, combed 'X' with pecking to upper face. 1.2 kg, 21 cm
Found Chelmsford, Essex, UK, in 1976. -
Romano-British Bronze Mount of Dionysus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Formed as a bust of within foliate crescent, wearing a floral diadem and pleated tunic; rectangular mounting lug to reverse. 42.8 grams, 45 mm high
Found near Colchester, Essex, 2005.
