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LOT 0251
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,232
ROMAN MARS STATUETTE
1ST-3RD CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (245 grams, 12cm including stand).
1ST-3RD CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (245 grams, 12cm including stand).
A bronze statue of Mars with beard and wearing cuirass with gorgonieon at breast, kilt with scaled lapets, greaves on legs and Corinthian helmet on head with small figure of winged sphinx to the top; right arm held up, left extending forward, cloak around shoulders; mounted on a custom made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
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AUCTIONS:
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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.
