ANCIENT ART FROM THE JAMES AND MARILYNN ALSDORF COLLECTION
A BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP AND STAND
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
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Price Realised USD 5,625
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USD 5,000 - USD 7,000
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The shaft reattached to the base and the drip-pan reattached to shaft with some glue visible along the breaks. The lamp intact. With an overall dark green patina. With minor wear and abrasions throughout. Some incrustation to interior of lamp. White label to underside of stand reading “A209.”
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Lot 61Sale 19058
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.A BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP AND STANDEstimate: USD 5,000 - 7,000
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