Roman Bronze Bust - Hermes Wearing Winged Helmet
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast-bronze bust of Hermes, the messenger of the gods, wearing his signature winged helmet. His youthful visage exhibits petite ovoid eyes, an angular nose, and pursed lips, presenting with left shoulder forward, and a curly coiffure topping his pate. Fine layers of naturally-occurring patina in hues of green and brown have formed across this ancient artifact. Size: 0.47" L x 0.58" W x 1.19" H (1.2 cm x 1.5 cm x 3 cm); 2.63" H (6.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, before 2000
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#132677
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, before 2000
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#132677
Condition
Damage to suspension loop atop head. Softening to finer details, with chips around peripheries, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina throughout.
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Roman Bronze Bust - Hermes Wearing Winged Helmet
Estimate $600 - $900
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Auction Curated By
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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