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ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF WINGED EROS RIDING A DOLPHIN, 2ND CENTURY AD

2nd Century AD

$15,397.25
£11,311.17
€13,000
CA$21,140.91
A$23,695.34
CHF 12,404.84
MX$292,386.39
NOK 155,827.92
SEK 146,683.55
DKK 98,920.40
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Bronze figure of a young Eros, caught in the pose of riding a dolphin. Attractive green patina, some fingers and right foot are broken. Separately worked left wing is missing. Right wing partially bent and with some feathers missing. For similar artworks see: Christies, THE MORVEN COLLECTION OF ANCIENT ART, New York, June 8th, 2004, Lot 496, illus. PROVENANCE Leo Mildenberg (1913-2001) Collection, Zurich
  • Creation Year:
    2nd Century AD
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Medium:
    Bronze
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU154428428062

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