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LOT 0753
Roman Tabular Lead Weight Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 in. (95 grams total, 8-25 mm).
Square in plan, some with incised markings, one with impressed hole. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK.
From a North London collection, 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Mirror
1st-2nd century A.DSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Discoid plaque with one polished face, slightly raised rim; cracked. 100 grams, 11.5 cm
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. -
Bronze Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 229/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Gallo-Roman Bronze Statuette of a Lyre Player
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Standing wearing a three-quarter-length striped tunic belted at the waist and a tight-fitting cap, lyre resting on the left forearm. 59 grams, 77 mm
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.
