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LOT 1396
Sold for (Inc. bp): £127
STATUETTE OF DEMETER IN LAPIS LAZULI
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (14.4 grams, 55 mm).
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (14.4 grams, 55 mm).
A free-standing Grand Tour statuette of the goddess Demeter, carved from brilliant blue lapis lazuli; modelled in the round standing on an integral polygonal base, wearing a floor-length peplos and mantle, holding a cornucopia.
PROVENANCE:
Private UK collection.
Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.
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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.
