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LOT 0070

Estimate
GBP (£) 1,500 - 2,000
EUR (€) 1,740 - 2,310
USD ($) 2,010 - 2,680

ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF ISIS-FORTUNA
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 3/4 in. (317 grams total, 14.5 cm high).

Modelled in the round wearing an Egyptian crown with double plume and sun disc, standing on a stylised column capital, semi-naturalistic detailing to the hair, face and floor length Hellenistic robe; remains of an attribute in her left hand; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

PROVENANCE:
Ex West London gentleman's collection, 1990s.

Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£2,500.00).

LITERATURE:
Cf. The Walters Art Museum, accession number 54.943, for a similar example.

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