Roman 'Pompeii' Wall Painting Fragment of a Bird

1ST CENTURY AD

7 1/4" (1.12 kg, 18.5cm).

A thick piece of coarse mortar with a thin layer of plaster painted with the scene of a bird standing on a small plant looking at a taller plant; bird's wing to the upper corner.

Provenance

Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000.

CONDITION

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LOT 0178

Roman 'Pompeii' Wall Painting Fragment of a Bird

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,480

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