RARE ROMAN BRONZE BOXER FIGURINE

Ca. AD 100 - 200. A bronze figurine of a bare-chested boxer standing with the left leg advanced and the head turned upwards. A short loincloth is wrapped around the hips. The right forearm is bent across the abdomen, and the left hand rests against the hip. The bearded face is framed by short hair. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1814,0704.989. Size: 80mm x 35mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Private collection of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; formerly with Allison Barker, 1990s–2007. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,000

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