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LOT 0638

Roman Bronze Standing Deer Statuette

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (10.1 grams, 27 mm high).

Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, held held straight, standing on a rectangular base.

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 0638

Roman Bronze Standing Deer Statuette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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