TimeLine Auctions

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
The auction is closed.

Description

Roman Leaping Hound Figure
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze figure fragment of a leaping hound with forepaws extended, harness to the shoulders, tail flat along the hindlegs with curled tip; possibly a skillet handle. Cf. zoomorphic jug handle in Roberts, P. Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, London, 2013, item 295 (wine jug"). 198 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980.
Fine condition.
Estimate: 400 - 600

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Price realized 360 GBP
Starting price 360 GBP
Estimate 600 GBP
The auction is closed.
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