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LOT 0921
Roman Terracotta Tessera with Arabian Bust
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.14 grams, 17 mm).
Plano-convex in section with moulded profile bust to the flat face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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Roman Sard Gemstone Depicting the God Apollo in Gold Ring
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile bust of Apollo as a kouros; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.33 grams, 22.23 mm overall, 17.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13130-248354. -
Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection
2nd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
Including profile bust, standing warrior and other types; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 13.02 grams total, 10-20 mm
Private collection, England. -
Roman Marble Corinthian Capital
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
Round in plan, showing detailed acanthus leaves and spiral volutes with deep undercuts, applied flower to the upper edge. 23 kg, 25.7 cm high
Acquired on the French art market, 13 November 2022. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13117-249699.
