Roman Bronze Candelabrum Base with Dolphins

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

7 3/4 in. (980 grams, 19.5 cm).

Tripod form with splayed legs, feet formed as scallops and legs as sinuous dolphins, scallops between the tails; central column with fixing spike.

Provenance

Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11890-207744.

Literature

Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.OA.873.

CONDITION

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LOT 0128