Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction | Session III

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1518

Five Roman Oil Lamps with Robed Figure

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
first to third century AD, three earthenware with molded images in center discs including, two of figures riding large fish and impressioned marks on bottom; two miniature carved stone, with attached chain, accompanied by receipt dated January 30, 1951 from Frederick H. North, London, listing a number of items including "miniature bronze lamp with hanging chain"; later composite Roman robed figure on attached stand, 2 in. to 4 in. length; Provenance: The I. Noel Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities

Condition

orange slip lamp with losses to base and glaze, figure with losses to headdress, overall surface wear consistent with age
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