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LOT 0816
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
ROMAN BRONZE VOTIVE STATUETTE
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (117 grams total, 82 mm including stand).
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (117 grams total, 82 mm including stand).
Standing nude figure of a warrior with left hand extended, pierced to accept the grip of a shield, right hand raised, pierced to accept the shaft of a spear; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar items made as askos-fittings now in the British Museum under accession no.1873,0820.561.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
