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LOT 1046
Roman Stone Head
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.03 grams, 26.3 mm).
Carved in the round pendant of a female bust with the hair bound in a chignon; transverse piercing at the top. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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Roman Pale Green Glass Bowl
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
With narrow basal ring and curved sidewall, carinated and flared rim. 43.69 grams, 75 mm
Aquired Christie's, London, Antiquities, Works of Art and Important Renaissance Bronzes, Plaquettes and Limoges Enamels, 8 July 1981, no.12 (part). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. -
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Roman Rock Crystal Sleeping Dog
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Carved in the round model of a recumbent canine with head resting on the forelegs; leaf-shaped ears, and deep-set eyes. 14.2 grams, 40 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12588-232168.
The small rock crystal sculpture is modelled on similar figures representing sleeping hunting dogs. The subject occurs in cameos, plastic vases, as well as in lamps. These images have symbolic value, implying something of the fidelity of the dogs they depict, as well as their bravery and dependability as guardians. -
Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, annular and other types. 23.3 grams, 38.3 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s.
