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LOT 0163

Roman Bronze Figure of a Boy with Silver Inlays

1ST CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (70.1 grams, 61 mm).

Modelled in the round, a male infant with arms and right leg extended, left leg bent and raised; head looking downwards, with applied silver scales imitating a wreath; sturdy mounting peg to the reverse.

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market, 2002.
European private collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12053-211904.

Literature

Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 111, for type.

Footnotes

The model appears to form part of a figural group.

CONDITION

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LOT 0163

Roman Bronze Figure of a Boy with Silver Inlays

Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)

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