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LOT 0844
Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 in. (14.6 grams, 35.5 cm).
Restrung group of melon, cylindrical, oblate and other beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Bronze Bell Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Each conical in plan with an integral loop above. 52 grams total, 36-39 mm
Ex Manchester, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Marble Statue Base with Feet
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Fragment of an elliptical base for a statuary group, with gusset to the forward edge; upper face with two pairs of bare human feet modelled in the half-round, with the left foot of the right pair placed before the right foot of the other pair, suggesting a family group (e.g. parents with baby in their arms) standing very close to each other; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.2 kg total, 38.5 cm including stand
Pierre Sciclounoff collection, acquired in 1970. Byron Zoumboulakis collection, acquired in 1986. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, dated 11 August 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12673-234639. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Pierre Sciclounoff was a noted 20th century collector with a particular interest in classical and Near Eastern antiquities. His collection was widely regarded for its scholarly depth and was formed during a period of active collecting in Europe during the post-war decades. Byron Zoumboulakis, a prominent Greek collector and art dealer, is known for his extensive contributions to the art world through the Zoumboulakis Galleries in Athens, established by his family. His collection spans antiquities, modern, and contemporary art, and he has played a key role in promoting cultural heritage in Greece. -
Late Roman Decorated Bronze Military Bracelet
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Thick penannular body with tapering finials, the upper faces divided into decorative panels with linear motifs. 24.1 grams, 65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
