Roman Statuette of a Galloping Horse

1ST-2ND CENTURY AD

5 1/4" (425 grams total, 13.5cm including stand).

A substantial bronze statuette of a horse, head turned to the left, bridle and harness; legs bent in the act of galloping; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1351

Roman Statuette of a Galloping Horse

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,063

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