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LOT 0592
Villanovan Terracotta Artefact Collection
IRON AGE, CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C.
7/8 - 1 3/8 in. (193 grams total, 22-36.6 mm).
Mainly comprising weights and spindle whorls of various shapes. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Greek Terracotta Lekanis Lid
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Discoid and convex with concentric rings to the upper face, knop handle with central recess. 34.6 grams, 77 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection
4th century B.C.-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Comprising: an Etruscan figure of Turms (Greek Hermes), standing and holding a patera in his right hand, original lead mounting beneath; a standing figure of nude Aphrodite, possibly later; a figure of Baubo with her legs bent and right hand touching her genitals; two standing bronze figures holding offerings. 352 grams total, 63-96 mm
Hermes from the estate of a Swiss gentleman, Ticino, before 1970. Sardinian figure ex private collection of Prof. Dr Hans (1918-1984) and Dr Ines (1922-2013) Jucker, classical archaeologists, Bern, Switzerland. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12669-236450.
Baubo was a minor divinity of Greek mythology, linked to the cult of Demeter and Persephone. The Egyptian Baubo figures are split into two groups. In some of these figurines her right hand is touching her genitalia. All these statuettes were votive offerings to the gods, and many of them were used as amulets. -
Greek Silver-Gilt Phiale with Petals and Lozenges
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Broad lotiform bowl with flared rim, flat mesomphalos with incised rosette and gilt finish. 412 grams, 18.5 cm
Private collection, London, UK. with Gorny and Mosch, 19 June 2013, no.34. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13280-253528.
