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LOT 0995
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (50.8 grams, 64 mm).
Discoid in plan and biconvex in section with short flared nozzle; toad detailing to the upper face; inked '184' to base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx important German collection, 1970s onwards.
LiteratureSee Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, p.366, for the type.
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LOT 0995
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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Roman Mould-Blown Dark Green Jar with Wheel-Cut Design
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Featuring a broad, low, round-bellied body with a wide, hollowed base, a short neck with a funnel-shaped mouth; incised festoon-like decoration on the body. 132 grams, 92 mm high
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Roman Bronze Horse and Rider Statuette
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Modelled in the round, the horse modelled with one leg raised, with detailing to the face and mane; the rider styled in a seated position with a floating cape, detailing to the face, hair and garments. 90 grams total, 51-60 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman and Other Bronze Artefact Collection
Late 1st millennium B.C.-20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Mixed group of artefacts, including three ring bezels, an intaglio, a lizard pendant, and others. 37 grams total, 11-55 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
