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LOT 1025
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp
2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (53.7 grams, 86 mm).
Discoid in plan with short rounded nozzle and lug handle; two bands of pellets to the shoulder and rim to the discus; inked '386' to base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx important German collection, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1025
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Large Roman Marble Garland Sarcophagus Panel with Theatrical Mask and Eros, the Greek God of Love
Circa 135 A.D.Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £8,333
From the right end of an ornate sarcophagus, carved dramatic theatrical mask in the centre with open mouth and drilled eyes, the forehead morticed for an attachment, a garland of leaves below; the right end tied to a boukranion, the left supported by a winged Eros; reverse with apsidal recess. 72.95 kg, 48 x 57 cm
Private collection, New York. with Christie's, New York, 7th December 1995, no.118. Christie's, New York, April 29th, 2019, no.189. Acquired at the above sale. with Sotheby's, 17 December 2020, no.80. The opposite short side of the same sarcophagus was sold at Sotheby's, New York, November 28th, 1990, no.104, and is now in a New York private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13116-249668. -
Roman to Post Medieval Artefact Collection
Circa 2nd-19th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising: large lunula pendant, stone flint set in a metal pouch, discoid plaque with incised decoration to one face, ring with D-section hoop and tear-shaped bezel with incised bird in flight, heart-shaped pendant with punched decoration to one face. 37.1 grams total, 20-46 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair with Drops
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Matching pair, round-section hoop with hook-and-eye closure, conical dangle with insert stone bead finial. 3.79 grams total, 37-39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
