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LOT 0112
Roman Life-Sized Statue Thumb
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (155 grams, 69 mm).
A life-size bronze statue fragment displaying a thumb (or other digit) with naturalistic nail detailing.
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0112
Roman Life-Sized Statue Thumb
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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