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May 2019 Auction  –  28 May - 2 June 2019

TimeLine Auctions, May 2019 Auction

Antiquities, Ancient Art, Natural History and Coins

Part 1: Tu, 28.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 29.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 30.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 31.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 01.06.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 6: Su, 02.06.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

Roman Hercules with Silver Torc Statuette
2nd century AD. A bronze figure of Hercules standing nude with lionskin mantle to the left shoulder, club supported on the left arm, short hair with filet to the brow and thick beard; twisted silver torc to the neck; standing on a rectangular tiered base with stub legs. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 105 for type. 500 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a central London gallery; formerly with Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 14 May 2003, lot 313; previously acquired on the English art market 1983; accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.
Fine condition, right hand absent.
Estimate: 12000 - 17000

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Starting price 12'000 GBP
Estimate 17'000 GBP
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