Ancient Roman Bronze Prancing Horse on Pedestal

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The Prancing Horse on Pedestal is an Ancient Roman bronze sculpture from c. 1st–2nd Century A.D., 4.8 cm high, intact, with head tilted to the right and one front leg raised, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Cast with head tilted to the right, one front leg raised, on integral base.

Size: 4.8 cm total H - 1 7/8 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Collection Mr. H. D. acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Cast with head tilted to the right, one front leg raised, on integral base.

Size: 4.8 cm total H - 1 7/8 inch
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Collection Mr. H. D. acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Prancing Horse on Pedestal
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2011
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
99.15%
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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