ROMANO-EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE SNAKES

Ca. 300 BC - AD 300 Two large fragments of corbel-type snake elements, each carved from limestone. Both snake heads are rendered in an extremely naturalistic style, with broad snouts, recessed nostrils, bulging eyes and heavy eyelids. Each rests its head on a lower arched element that is precisely hewn. There are some remaining traces of red-brown surface pigment. These elegant ornaments once served as ornamental fixtures for a building.
Size: 220-240mm x 210-220mm; Weight: 5.89kg
Provenance: Private Southwestern collection, acquired on the US art market; formerly in NYC collection; ex. F. A., NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate: GBP 4000 - 6000