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LOT 0725
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Seal Box
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.39 grams, 25 mm).
Circular box with hinged lid decorated with blue enamel in the centre, surrounded by traces of red enamel; base perforated with four holes for affixing to the wrapping and a small notch on each side for the security cord for the bag. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
From a Kent collection formed in the 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Appliqué with Athena and Gorgon
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Irregular sheet-bronze fragment with repoussé figure of Athena standing wearing a long robe and gripping the shaft of a spear, wearing a Corinthian-style crested helmet and sporting a gorgoneion at the chest. 1.67 grams, 83 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising three oval intaglios, one with etched crescent moon surrounded by five stars, one with standing Victory, and one with a profile bust. 1.35 grams total, 9-13 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Roman Rock Crystal Sleeping Dog
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Carved in the round model of a recumbent canine with head resting on the forelegs; leaf-shaped ears, and deep-set eyes. 14.2 grams, 40 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12588-232168.
The small rock crystal sculpture is modelled on similar figures representing sleeping hunting dogs. The subject occurs in cameos, plastic vases, as well as in lamps. These images have symbolic value, implying something of the fidelity of the dogs they depict, as well as their bravery and dependability as guardians.
