Seven Roman Glass Vessels, circa 3rd/5th Century A.D.

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December 8, 04:27 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse

Seven Roman Glass Vessels

circa 3rd/5th Century A.D.

comprising a large pitcher with trefoil mouth and six goblets with stemmed pedestal feet.

Pitcher 24 cm., goblets 7.5 cm. and 11 cm.

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Antonin Besse (1927-2016) and Christiane Besse (1928-2021), Beirut and Paris, acquired in the late 1960s/early 1970s, probably from Asfar Bros., Hotel St George, Beirut

Attributed to Georg Schweigger

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Relief with the Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin

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Seated Satyr

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Relief with the Virgin and Child

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Alfredo Pina

Head of Saint John the Baptist

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