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LOT 0594
Roman Marble Hand Holding Bird
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
6 3/4 in. (531 grams, 17 cm).
A white marble right forearm and hand, modelled in the round gripping a bird; simple detailing to the bird's head and to the folds of the skin on the palm of the hand and the nail beds; remains of iron rod inserted into the limb. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceNew York art market, 1992.
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Roman Repousse Plaque with Muse Terpsichore
4th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
A square plaque from a casket or votive panel with the embossed image of the Muse Terpsichore, dressed in a short sleeved tunica talaris, standing with the weight on the right leg, the other leg bent in front of the body, the right hand holding a lyre hanging from a strap, in the left hand a staff; inscription in late Latin beside the right part of the head reading 'TEPSECORE'; the figure framed with an embossed edge; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 41 grams total, 10.6 cm high including stand
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1970s. Ex London collection.
The plaque probably came from a casket similar to the one of Carnuntum, which represent the images of the Muses on one side and biblical scenes to the other side. These scenes were popular motifs in Late Antiquity, where caskets with Christian and mythological images were widespread, especially in Pannonia. -
Roman Terracotta Jar
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A bulbous ceramic jar with a short neck and rounded base. 998 grams, 20 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Equine Protome
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A bronze zoomorphic equine protome formed as the forequarters of a galloping horse, with a round-section body and semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and mane; perforation to the upper edge of the body for attachment. 55 grams, 57 mm
Found UK. Acquired in the 1970s, Yorkshire, UK. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, gentleman.
The bronze equine protome belongs to a well-known category of objects used to fasten caskets or furniture with animal protomes, especially panthers and horses, animals connected to the procession of the god Dionysus.
