Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0126

Roman Bronze Figure of Young Dionysus 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.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0126

Roman Bronze Figure of Young Dionysus with Silver Inlays

Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Roman Glass Double-Handled Iridescent Flask
    Roman Glass Double-Handled Iridescent Flask
    4th century A.D.

    Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £333

    With squat bulbous body, dimple base, flared trumpet neck; applied trails to the shoulder, applied strap handles to the shoulders. 47 grams, 72 mm



    From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Bronze Gaming Dice
    Roman Bronze Gaming Dice
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

    A cuboid dice with pellet markings arranged 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 15 grams, 12 mm



    From a Lincolnshire gentleman's collection, acquired early 2000s. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch Group
    Roman Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch Group
    2nd century A.D.

    Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £50

    Comprising: discoid type with central trumpet-shaped stud, enamelled cells, pin and catch to reverse; conical type with carinated rim, central stud, triangular cells for enamel inlay. 20.45 grams total, 27-34 mm



    Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list