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LOT 0810
Roman Terracotta Bowl Fragment with Boar
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (125 grams, 10.1 cm).
Substantial ceramic fragment with high-relief image of a boar running amid foliage; symbol of Legio X Fretensis.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Terracotta Bowl Fragment with Diana
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Bowl or dish base with portrait of the goddess Diana modelled in the half-round within a textured border. 276 grams, 17 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Marble Female Head
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Carved in the half-round, showing a mature female with rounded facial features and hair drawn back in a chignon; band and ridged body of the headdress in Egyptianising style; mounted on a custom-made wooden display stand. 520 grams total, 17 cm including stand
Private collection, Munich, Germany. with Heritage of Ketterer, Munich, Germany. with Auction House Ursula Nusser E.K., Germany, 2011, no.4021. -
Bronze Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
The barbarous radiate coin of emperor Victorinus (c.268-c.271 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 224/1150. 1.25 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
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.
