Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse
A Byzantine Mosaic Roundel, 5th/6th Century A.D.
Auction Closed
December 7, 04:32 PM GMT
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse
A Byzantine Mosaic Roundel
5th/6th Century A.D.
depicting in multicoloured tesserae within wave and guilloche borders a building complex with colonnaded forecourt, two towers flanking ashlar masonry, and domed roof with square window, vegetation in the background.
Diam. 167 cm.
Asfar Bros., Hotel St George, Beirut
Antonin Besse (1927-2016) and Christiane Besse (1928-2021), Beirut and Paris, acquired from the above and shipped to France in January 1970
Antonin Besse (1927-2016) and Christiane Besse (1928-2021), Beirut and Paris, acquired from the above and shipped to France in January 1970