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LOT 0061
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
ETRUSCAN BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ACROBAT
5TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (223 grams total, 11.5 cm high including stand).
5TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (223 grams total, 11.5 cm high including stand).
Nude female in arched pose with arms angled backwards behind her head to form a handle; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Charles Ede, 1989 [stock no. 4908].
Acquired from a Japanese collector, 2010.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12051-211850.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item in the British Museum London under accession no.1884,0614.34.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
