Ancient Roman Eros with a cornucopia - 2nd/3rd century AD
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Bronze statuette of a youthful Eros standing with a left leg back, right arm raised to the face and left hand holding a cornucopia, dating to the Roman 2nd–3rd century AD, height 8.4 cm (15.7 cm with base) and width 4.4 cm, in excellent condition with a black wooden base, Provenance: United Kingdom, Galerie H.P.D., previously private London collection, legally obtained and export permissions to be organised by the seller.
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Bronze statuette of young Eros holding a cornucopia.
Elegant bronze statuette depicting a young man with youthful features, probably the god Eros.
He is depicted standing, with his left leg back, his right arm raised and bent towards his face. With his left hand, he holds a horn of plenty.
Roman era, 2nd / 3rd centuries AD
Height 8.4 cm (15.7 cm with the base) - width 4.4 cm
Excellent condition.
A piece of rare elegance.
Highlighted by an elegant black wooden base
Provenance information: United Kingdom, Galerie H.P.D.
Previously: London private collection
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateBronze statuette of young Eros holding a cornucopia.
Elegant bronze statuette depicting a young man with youthful features, probably the god Eros.
He is depicted standing, with his left leg back, his right arm raised and bent towards his face. With his left hand, he holds a horn of plenty.
Roman era, 2nd / 3rd centuries AD
Height 8.4 cm (15.7 cm with the base) - width 4.4 cm
Excellent condition.
A piece of rare elegance.
Highlighted by an elegant black wooden base
Provenance information: United Kingdom, Galerie H.P.D.
Previously: London private collection
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2°/3° S. après J.-C.
Name of object
Eros with a cornucopia - 2nd/3rd century AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2016
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2016
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
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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.
