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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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Opening Bid: £150
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1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A large bronze Aucissa variant type bow brooch with annulet decoration to the head, narrow half-round cross-section bow; the lower bow and foot forming a stylised wolf's face with pellet eyes and curved muzzle; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 36 grams, 94 mm
German art market before 2000. With a European gentleman living in the UK. Property of a Surrey gentleman.
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Roman Life-Sized Statue Thumb
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
A life-size bronze statue fragment displaying a thumb (or other digit) with naturalistic nail detailing. 155 grams, 69 mm
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
