MASSIVE ROMAN BRONZE CUPID STATUETTE

Ca. 100 AD A plump figure of Cupid is depicted nude, striding forward with his right leg advanced and his left arm stretched upward holding a horn. His long wavy hair is tied in a topknot with a braid running back over the crown of the head. His face is framed by ringlets, with two rectangular mortises on the reverse to insert a pair of now-missing wings. His facial features are rendered in a highly expressive manner, including generously lidded almond-shaped eyes, delineated pupils, a perky nose, and parted lips. For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 54.1179.
Size: L:240mm / W:145mm ; 1.37kg
Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Mr. R.A.; British art Market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Estimate: GBP 12000 - 18000