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LOT 0601
Thracian Decorated Silver Neck Torc
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
7 1/8 in. (43 grams, 18 cm wide).
Formed from a round-section twisted rod forming a loop at one end, the other end hammered to a flat-section bar with a hooked end and punched pointillé decoration.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Greek Gold Diadem with Glass Gem
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Sheet-gold with tapering finials, central raised cell set with a two-tone glass insert imitating banded agate; mounted on perspex backing. 76.87 grams total, 30 cm (36 cm including stand)
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. -
Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
Circa 2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Restrung necklace with oval semi-precious stones and gold-domed appliqués; double strand of Roman spherical blue glass beads, varying in hues and tones, and to the top of each strand a single appliqué with a gold discoid plaque set with a garnet polished stone to the left and a vibrant green aventurine stone to the right; a double-domed appliqué behind each small plaque, and a larger discoid set with crystal on the left and pale amethyst to the right; central prominent chalcedony set discoid. 43 grams total, 44 cm including clasp
Acquired on the UK art market prior to 2000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12947-246339. -
Greek Bronze Olpe
6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Pear-shaped body with rounded base, raised circumferential hoop at the neck and everted rim; applied high, ribbed handle with an engraved palmette at the base; accompanied by a stand. 145 grams, 12.5 cm (250 grams total, 15 cm including stand)
Private collection Dr L.M., Zurich, Switzerland. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
