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LOT 0605
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
ROMAN MARBLE FRIEZE WITH GLADIATORS AND TIGER
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
9 1/8 in. (1.9 kg total, 23.2 cm wide including stand).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
9 1/8 in. (1.9 kg total, 23.2 cm wide including stand).
Frieze fragment with scene carved in the half-round: left, a venator standing with gladius held ready to stab a tiger leaping towards him from between the columns of an arch while a second figure wearing a short tunic attacks the tiger with a spear; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired before 1985.
UK art market.
From the private collection of Mr David Barker, London, UK; thence by descent.
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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.
