Roman Bronze Bust of a Satyr
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100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!
**First Time At Auction**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A near-miniature bronze bust of a satyr - possibly Silenus - finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, facing front with well-defined facial features, mustache, beard, pointy ears, and wavy hair. Below his chest are leaf-like forms, perhaps representing grapevines to further amplify the Bachanalian theme. A wonderful piece, replete with the utmost artistry and technique as well as intriguing iconography. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
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#158356
**First Time At Auction**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A near-miniature bronze bust of a satyr - possibly Silenus - finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, facing front with well-defined facial features, mustache, beard, pointy ears, and wavy hair. Below his chest are leaf-like forms, perhaps representing grapevines to further amplify the Bachanalian theme. A wonderful piece, replete with the utmost artistry and technique as well as intriguing iconography. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired 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.
#158356
Condition
Intact. Polished. Form is excellent.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Roman Bronze Bust of a Satyr
Estimate $1,400 - $2,100
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