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LOT 0864
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bearded Philosopher
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (98 grams, 10.8 cm).
Comprising a circular body with a short nozzle and a loop handle, the discus with a profile bust of a mature man holding a staff; base with concentric circles. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A36.
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Roman to Post Medieval Coin and Artefact Group
1st-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including a belt-hanger and other items, coins of Vespasian, Henry III, Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I and others. 32 grams total, 13-51 mm
From a private Suffolk, UK, collection. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Fish
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio fish, probably the constellation Pisces; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.62 grams, 11.67 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with impression of timber laths to the reverse. 613 grams total, 6.2-10.3 cm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.
These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colour over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.
