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LOT 0859
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
ROMAN BRONZE LAYING PANTHER STATUETTE
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (25 grams, 38 mm).
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (25 grams, 38 mm).
Modelled in the round laying flat on its side with forelegs extended; low-relief collar to the neck. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl.297, for type.
FOOTNOTES:
The presence of the collar suggests that the model represents a panther used in the gladiatorial animal-fighting games.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
