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LOT 0131
Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,750
ROMAN MARBLE DRAPED TORSO OF ASCLEPIUS
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
24 in. (28 kg total, 61 cm including stand).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
24 in. (28 kg total, 61 cm including stand).
Modelled in the round statue of the god standing with chest uncovered, calf-length himation draped to the left shoulder and arm, secured at the waist, held by the left hand; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, England.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12232-215644.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar statue of Asclepius in the Borghese Collection (Inventario Fidecommissario Borghese, 1833, C., p.51, no.149).
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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.
