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Large Roman Mosaic Panel with Pair of Ostriches Large Roman Mosaic Panel with Pair of Ostriches Large Roman Mosaic Panel with Pair of Ostriches
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LOT 0090

Large Roman Mosaic Panel with Pair of Ostriches

2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

37 1/2 x 48 1/2" (47.6 kg, 95.5 x 123.5cm).

A large mosaic frieze depicting a pair of courting ostriches with the male chasing the female to the right, on a background of wind-blown leaves; both the birds with ruffled feathers, the one to the left peering behind; composed of small tesserae in mainly earth colours with matrix border.

Provenance

Acquired by the current owner in 2006 as a wedding gift; formerly in the collection of a important French gentleman, collection formed since early 1960s.

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LOT 0090

Large Roman Mosaic Panel with Pair of Ostriches

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,750

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