Late Roman marble sculpture of lamb from Good Shepherd
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Description
Late Roman marble sculpture of a lamb(on stand)
12"L x 7.5"H x 4"W
Davids notes: A wonderful carving of a lamp from the late Roman period, circa 4th to 6th century AD. One of the favorite subjects of late antiquity was the Good Shepherd, which was a common theme in early Christianity, usually depicted as a young boy with a lamb around the back of his neck. The reference is drawn from New Testament references to Christ as a Shepherd, leading his flock of followers.
Provenance
The Estate of Dr David Y Solomon, of NYC, heart surgeon and avid collector of rare French, Middle Eastern and African antiques as well as Fine Art, Antiquities and furniture. All removed from his NYC residence. Dr. Solomon was born in Kuwait and grew up in Iraq then fled religious persecution, escaping to Iran before emigrating to the United States in 1961 with the help of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. He practiced medicine for 67 years because of a true devotion to people. He took a personal interest in every single patient regardless of their stature. He never turned anyone away and they came from all around the world to see him, some even calling him "Papa."
12"L x 7.5"H x 4"W
Davids notes: A wonderful carving of a lamp from the late Roman period, circa 4th to 6th century AD. One of the favorite subjects of late antiquity was the Good Shepherd, which was a common theme in early Christianity, usually depicted as a young boy with a lamb around the back of his neck. The reference is drawn from New Testament references to Christ as a Shepherd, leading his flock of followers.
Provenance
The Estate of Dr David Y Solomon, of NYC, heart surgeon and avid collector of rare French, Middle Eastern and African antiques as well as Fine Art, Antiquities and furniture. All removed from his NYC residence. Dr. Solomon was born in Kuwait and grew up in Iraq then fled religious persecution, escaping to Iran before emigrating to the United States in 1961 with the help of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. He practiced medicine for 67 years because of a true devotion to people. He took a personal interest in every single patient regardless of their stature. He never turned anyone away and they came from all around the world to see him, some even calling him "Papa."
Condition
Good condition overall
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Late Roman marble sculpture of lamb from Good Shepherd
Estimate $200 - $300
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