Gallo-Roman Bronze Bust, of Diana
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Gallo-Roman solid bronze bust of the huntress goddess Diana, dating to the 1st–2nd century, in good condition with olive-green patina; dimensions about 36.8 × 27.8 × 17 mm, acquired from an antique market in the Netherlands in 2025, with the previous owner also from the Netherlands.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Gallo-Roman solid bronze bust, depicting the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, Diana, who is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Artemis. The hairstyle with two buns on top of her head is a common artistic representation of the goddess. She is often shown as a huntress with a bow and arrows.
This style evokes a practical, athletic look: fitting for a huntress while also resembling the crescent moon, one of her key symbols.
Height: ± 36,8 x 27,8 x 17 mm
Condition: good and solid condition with smooth olive-green patina. Remains of the iron stud present on the back. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
DIANA
In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, closely associated with the Greek Artemis. She was revered as a protector of nature and women, often depicted with a bow and quiver, accompanied by a stag or hunting dog. Diana symbolised independence, chastity, and strength, embodying the harmony between humanity and the natural world. Her worship was widespread across the Roman Empire, particularly at her sacred grove near Lake Nemi (south of Rome, Italy).
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Gallo-Roman solid bronze bust, depicting the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, Diana, who is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Artemis. The hairstyle with two buns on top of her head is a common artistic representation of the goddess. She is often shown as a huntress with a bow and arrows.
This style evokes a practical, athletic look: fitting for a huntress while also resembling the crescent moon, one of her key symbols.
Height: ± 36,8 x 27,8 x 17 mm
Condition: good and solid condition with smooth olive-green patina. Remains of the iron stud present on the back. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
DIANA
In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, closely associated with the Greek Artemis. She was revered as a protector of nature and women, often depicted with a bow and quiver, accompanied by a stag or hunting dog. Diana symbolised independence, chastity, and strength, embodying the harmony between humanity and the natural world. Her worship was widespread across the Roman Empire, particularly at her sacred grove near Lake Nemi (south of Rome, Italy).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Gallo-Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 2nd century
Name of object
of Diana, Bust
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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.
