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LOT 0663
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,815
ROMAN BRONZE MERCURY STATUETTE
1ST CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (159 grams, 12 cm including stand).
1ST CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (159 grams, 12 cm including stand).
A cast statuette of the god Mercury standing nude with a cloak over his left shoulder, coin purse in his right hand, left hand open to hold the caduceus to his shoulder, petasos to his head and winged sandals to his feet; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Ivan Morvisaa collection.
VETTING:
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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.
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.
