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LOT 0690
Roman Terracotta Juglet and Cup Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 - 3 1/8 in. (230 grams total, 64-79 mm).
Comprising two handled juglets, one with a trefoil lip, and a bulbous cup with an everted rim. [3]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Silver Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: a penannular child's bracelet; a penannular ring with braided decoration; a lobed pendant with knop finial. 8.1 grams total, 21-34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of Hercules
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £2,500
Modelled in the round with a lionskin mantle over his extended forearm, standing nude with a club raised over his shoulder; provided with a contemporary custom-made stand. 244 grams, 13.5 cm
Private collection, USA and Switzerland, before 1992; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13195-249254.
This type of representation of Hercules, inspired by Etruscan or Italic models, was widespread in Gallo-Roman sanctuaries dedicated to the god, where several votive statues attributable to this type have been found. The musculature of the back is well-executed, as are the facial features and the details on the Nemean lion's skin. -
Roman Green Glass Cup with Dark Blue Applied Decoration
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Drum-shaped jar with everted rim and dimple base; applied blue glass pellets to the equator. 71.7 grams, 86 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
