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LOT 0757
Roman Statuette Base
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (86 grams, 53 mm).
A copper-alloy statuette base formed with a waisted edge and circular upper and lower faces, the lower with a greater circumference than the upper. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Gilt Dolphin Fibula
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A gilt dolphin fibula brooch; pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 14.66 grams, 42 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Silver Swan-Neck Spoon
4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
A silver cochlea spoon with scroll and swan-neck junction of bowl with stem; the flat-section stem narrowing to a point and returned to meet the shank. 22.1 grams, 10.9 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. -
Roman Marble Head of a Goddess
Late 4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £416
A marble head of a lady or a goddess from a statuette, carved in the round with semi-naturalistic facial features and dressed hair with fillet; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 477 grams total, 12 cm high
London art market, 1988.
The head could represent a late Aphrodite, when compared with heads of the goddess of small late Roman statuettes. In these examples, like here, the goddess’ face is typical of idealised late-mythological statuary, with heavy eyelids, pronounced brow ridges, small lips and a soft jaw.
