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LOT 0168

Roman Bronze Statue Hand

2ND CENTURY A.D.

6 5/8 in. (457 grams total, 16.9 cm including stand).

The slender right hand from a large statue with index finger extended and the others curled as if gripping a thin wand, flower-stem or similar item; cracked at the wrist; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13127-248405.

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LOT 0168

Roman Bronze Statue Hand

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860

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