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LOT 0885
Roman Bronze Statue of Demeter with Cornucopia
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (145 grams, 10.5 cm).
Modelled in the round standing with legs advancing, left arm cradling a cornucopia; hair drawn back in a chignon, surmounted by a modius; attachment loop below feet.
ProvenanceAcquired before 1990.
Ex London gallery, 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
Cf. statue in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston under accession number 1970.242 showing Demeter with modius.
FootnotesThe Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential civilisations of the ancient world, lasting for many centuries. It is known for its impressive cities, roads, engineering, art, and military strength, as well as its system of law and government. At its height, the empire brought together many different cultures, and its ideas and achievements continued to shape Europe and the wider world long after its fall.
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LOT 0885
Roman Bronze Statue of Demeter with Cornucopia
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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