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LOT 0124
Roman Bronze Seated Hunting Hound
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (39 grams, 56 mm).
Modelled seated with head held skywards, howling; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
LiteratureCf. The British Museum, museum number 1814,0704.1566, for similar.
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LOT 0124
Roman Bronze Seated Hunting Hound
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Fine condition.
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Roman Bronze Dog Collection
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Opening Bid: £556
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