Apollo Art Auctions

July 2024 Auction  –  13 - 14 July 2024

Apollo Art Auctions , July 2024 Auction

Ancient Art, Antiquities & Militaria

Part 1: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 14.07.2024, from 2:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

ROMAN BRONZE RAM'S HEAD CHARIOT FITTING

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A hollow Roman cast-bronze element from a chariot or a chest decorated with a finial in the shape of a ram's head. The head is made with an extremely naturalistic manner, including a long nose, vertical nostrils; recurved horns, raised ears and almond-shaped eyes with visible pupils.
Size: 80mm x 60mm; Weight: 1.2g
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.

Estimate: GBP 450 - 900

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Price realized 440 GBP
Starting price 300 GBP
Estimate 450 GBP
The auction is closed.
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