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LOT 0077

Roman Statuette of Juno

1ST-2ND CENTURY AD

10" (692 grams total, 25cm including stand).

A substantial bronze figure of Juno (Greek Hera) standing with right hand in gripping pose, left hand extended palm-upwards, engraved collar to the neck and diadem to the hair, palla gathered at the waist, slipping from the right shoulder; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

Property of a central London gentleman; with Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 21 October 1999, lot 178; previously in the family collection of Kyros Melas; formerly with Horatio and Patsy Melas; the early 20th century collection having been moved from Alexandria in 1967; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163504-10070.

Footnotes

The figure's pose recalls that of the statue of Juno Sospita in the Vatican museum, Rome.

CONDITION

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LOT 0077

Roman Statuette of Juno

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,970

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