Roman Bronze Bust of a Goddess / Muse
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite leaded bronze head of a female, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Perhaps depicting a goddess or a muse, the woman looks ahead with her delicate features framed by a centrally parted coiffure that is crowned by a crested diadem. A veil falls to her shoulders and a collar or diadem graces her chest. A lovely form with beautiful emerald green and russet red patina. Size: 1.25" L x .75" W (3.2 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#138810
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#138810
Condition
A fragment from a larger piece, but still quite nice with vivid details. Leaded bronze has developed a gorgeous green and russet patina as well.
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Roman Bronze Bust of a Goddess / Muse
Estimate $400 - $600
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