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LOT 0120
Roman Gilt Bronze Eagle On Globe Holding a Victory Wreath
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (193 grams, 88 mm).
Modelled in the round as a standing eagle with its wings spread and short tail; incised feather detailing to the body and wings, head with detailed eyes, victory wreath held in its hooked beak.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market, 1990s.
Private collection, New York, USA.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13362-255446.
Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 268.
FootnotesAs an animal associated with Jupiter, king of the Olympian gods, the eagle was a pre-eminent symbol of imperial power, including military power. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and was included among the military gifts (dona militaria).
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LOT 0120
Roman Gilt Bronze Eagle On Globe Holding a Victory Wreath
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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