1st century A.D.. Modelled in the round, a male infant with arms and right leg extended, left leg bent and raised; head looking downwards, with applied silver scales imitating a wreath; sturdy mounting peg to the reverse. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 111, for type. 70.1 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.).
The model appears to form part of a figural group.
Acquired on the German art market, 2002. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12053-211904. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 1'600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'800 GBP |