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LOT 0177
Roman Bronze Figure of a Hunting Dog
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (42.7 grams, 41 mm).
Modelled in the round on a tongue-shaped base with ears pricked and mouth open.
ProvenanceLeo Mildenbury collection, Zurich, Switzerland.
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Hand Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Right hand from a figurine with thumb extended in gripping pose, hollow at wrist. 13.4 grams, 30 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Bust of Child Dionysus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Modelled in the round with rounded childlike features, band of curly hair framing the flat face with sunken eyes garland and leaves in the hair, pounced detail to the clothing; attachment bar to the reverse. 53 grams, 52 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Lead Figure of Aphrodite Holding a Severed Swan's Head
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Modelled in the round nude and and raising her right arm, holding the neck of the swan (her animal attribute); left arm descending towards her pubis, legs in contrapposto stance; gusseted drum-shaped base; repaired. 327 grams, 19.5 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12099-218223.
Although the presence of the swan in this position is rather rare, iconographically, this image is part of the abundant series of statuettes of Aphrodite/Venus widely distributed during the Roman Imperial era.
