Roman - Forty pieces of Decorated Wall Plaster > Lot No. 677

Description:
Circa 1st century AD. An interesting group of forty fragments of fresco-painted thick wall plaster; mostly geometric patterns in various pastel colours.

Measurements:
8.5 kilograms (total).

Condition:
Well preserved and stable, many with good colour.

Provenance:
Reputed to be from Pompeii, Italy. Acquired in the 19th century; ex Jeger collection, Switzerland (with copy of letter from the collector, regarding this material).

Export licence:
No

Low estimate: £150
High estimate: £250

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £110