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LOT 0070
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.
ProvenanceEx West London gentleman's collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£2,500.00).
Cf. The Walters Art Museum, accession number 54.943, for a similar example.
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LOT 0070
Roman Bronze Statuette of Isis-Fortuna
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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