ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ACROBAT - EX CHRISTIE'S

Ca. AD 1 - 100. A cast bronze figure of a male acrobat depicted performing a handstand, with both arms slightly bent at the elbows and the muscular torso strongly arched. His head is raised between the shoulders beneath a close-fitting helmet decorated with punched indentations. A loincloth encircles the waist, ornamented with a grid of recessed rectangular panels. The legs extend vertically above the body with the feet flexed. Accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand. For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 54.703; The British Museum, Museum number 1878,1019.32. Size: 113mm x 50mm; Weight: 185g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market; Ex. Christie's, 12 June, 2002, Lot 124. A copy of the purchase receipt and catalogue description accompanies the lot. Accompanied by a German Export license. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£2,200

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