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LOT 0709
Roman Bronze Spread Eagle Statue Base
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (44.5 grams, 50 mm).
Modelled with naturalistic detailing, wings spread with the feet of a statue standing on its tail.
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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LOT 0709
Roman Bronze Spread Eagle Statue Base
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £75
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Modelled standing in the round with naturalistic detailing, with curled horns and wearing a saddle bag. 11.6 grams, 24 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.
