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Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

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LOT 0649

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

4TH CENTURY B.C.-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (352 grams total, 63-96 mm).

Comprising: an Etruscan figure of Turms (Greek Hermes), standing and holding a patera in his right hand, original lead mounting beneath; a standing figure of nude Aphrodite, possibly later; figure of a Baubo with her legs bent and right hand touching her genitals; two standing bronze figures holding offerings. [5]

Provenance

Hermes from the estate of a Swiss gentleman, Ticino, before 1970.
Sardinian figure ex private collection of Prof. Dr Hans (1918-1984) and Dr Ines (1922-2013) Jucker, classical archaeologists, Bern, Switzerland.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12669-236450.

CONDITION

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LOT 0649

Greek and Roman Bronze Statue Collection

Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)

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