Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 138:
Roman Oil Lamp with Actor's Mask
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Start price:
£
225
Estimated price:
$250 - $350
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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1st-2nd century AD
A terracotta oil lamp with broad chamfered shoulder and three pierced lugs, recessed discus with actor's mask modelled in the half-round, long D-shaped nozzle, underside with concentric rings and maker's name 'STROBILI'. 84.7 grams, 10.7cm (4 1/2"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a South London collector; previously acquired on the European art market 1970-1980.
Literature
See Bémont, C. Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007 for discussion.
Footnotes
The mark 'STROBILI' is the genitive of Strobilus, a known maker in Modena, Italy; his name is Greek for 'fir cone'.
