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LOT 1986
Roman Style Terracotta Oil Lamp Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 - 5 3/8 in. (638 grams total, 10.2-13.7 cm).
Comprising: broad discus and volute scrolls to the nozzle, high-relief profile image of Orpheus with a lyre; similar with two putti embracing; sturdy drum-shaped body and loop handle to the rear, stub nozzle and bull's head motif; slipper-shaped with thick lug handle, ropework shoulders; similar with vine leaves and grapes to the shoulder, loop handle, anchor motif and 'ANNO SANTO' legend; after the antique. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Bronze Head of Dionysus and Ariadne
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Hollow-formed janiform bust with wreath to the brows. 634 grams, 16 cm high
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. -
Gemstone Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a female bust, biga on a baseline, erotic scene, kneeling figure (abraded); each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.94 grams total, 11-19 mm
Private collection, England. -
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Tudor Period Tinned Bronze Betrothal Ring with Arrow
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With octagonal plaque and chamfered edges, incuse design including an arrow and enigmatic pseudo-text. 12.11 grams, 23.32 mm overall, 19.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
