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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]
ProvenanceHermes 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.
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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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