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LOT 0758
Roman Bronze Sitting Monkey Statuette
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (22.7 grams, 32 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, its hands covering its eyes.
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.
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Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Spread Eagle Statue Base
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Opening Bid: £56
Modelled with naturalistic detailing, wings spread with the feet of a statue standing on its tail. 44.5 grams, 50 mm
‘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. -
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