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LOT 0658
Roman Yellow Glass Bottle
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (18.3 grams, 10 cm).
With bulbous body and pontil base, tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth.
Provenancewith M. Vodoz, 1970s.
Private collection, Europe.
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Roman Glass Vessel Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: a slender pale blue unguentarium with flared mouth; squat piriform jar with dimple base. 24 grams total, 4.5-11 cm
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist. Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist Josep Gilbert i Buch. Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s. Private collection of a European noble.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th-century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant. -
Roman Gold Eagle Pendant
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Depicted as a standing eagle with closed wings, long striated tail extending to the small pedestal; with detailing to wings, beak, eyes and feathers; a filigree collar with small medallion around the neck; holding a small rabbit in its claws; suspension loop to the back. 2.83 grams, 27 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12329-223711.
The motif of an eagle and hare is linked with the story of the Trojan War. On their way towards Troy, the two brothers Agamemnon and Menelaus, the Atreides, saw two eagles swoop down upon a pregnant hare and tear her to shreds. They interpreted it as a good omen: the two eagles were the warrior brothers, and the hare Troy. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Fly Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Flat-section hoop with hatched amphora detailing to the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio, fly motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.23 grams, 22.92 mm overall, 18.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
