Roman Style Limestone Statuette Torso

Of irregular rounded profile with incised zigzag hairline, reserved almond-shaped eyes and vertical bar nose, incised left ear; mounted on a custom-made stand; after the antique. 3.25 kg total, 24.6 cm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Mainly discoid and ellipsoid cloisons with intaglio designs including mythical beast, profile bust and other types. 17 grams total, 9-21 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising: a wooden cross with carved scenes from the life of Christ (Nativity and others to one face, Crucifixion and others to the other face) housed in a filigree frame with beaded wire borders to the circular openings; three large amethyst beads to the arms, smaller coral and glass beads to each face; cannetille balustered stem and domed base. 140 grams, 21.8 cm



Ex Iconastas, London, SW1, UK, in 2004. Ex Mayfair Gallery Limited, London W1, UK, in 2005. Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Mayfair Gallery invoice dated 10 January 2005. Accompanied by a copy of the Iconastas invoice dated 18 February 2004. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12488-229957. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.