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LOT 0476

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

ROMANO-EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURINE OF A SLAVE WITH ENORMOUS PHALLUS
3RD CENTURY B.C.-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (284 grams total, 11.6 cm wide including stand).

Modelled in the round hollow-formed figure of a crouching male gripping his exaggerated phallus and looking over his right shoulder; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
The Erotica Collection Christian von Faber-Castell, Küsnacgt ZH, Switzerland, since the late 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

FOOTNOTES:
Christian von Faber-Castell (born 1950) is a renowned German entrepreneur and art collector, best known as a member of the prominent Faber-Castell family, famed for their iconic writing instruments. A passionate advocate for art and culture, Christian von Faber-Castell curated an extensive and diverse private collection of erotica, spanning centuries and cultures. His collection reflects a deep appreciation for the interplay of beauty, sensuality, and artistic expression, bringing together rare and unique works that explore themes of intimacy and human connection. Pieces from this collection have been featured in notable exhibitions and are celebrated for their artistic and historical significance. This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire works from one of the most fascinating and eclectic private collections of its kind.

CONDITION
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