Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Standing nude and supporting a rearing uraeus on his left arm, remains of his side-lock on the right shoulder; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. more elaborate version of a similar figure in the British Museum under accession no.1825,1112.1.; cf. Reinach, S., Répertoire de la statuaire Grecque et Romaine, Paris, 1897, p.481, nos.8-9. 283 grams total, 12.4 cm including stand (4 7/8 in.).
Ex Elsa Blohsh-Diener collection, Bern, Switzerland. Property of a French collector.
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Price realized | 420 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 700 GBP |