Ancient Roman Applique representing Wisdom or Providence. - 7.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,200 - € 2,500
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Roman bronze applique representing Sapientia or Providentia, dating to the 2nd–3rd centuries AD, in good condition with surface wear and minor losses, measuring 7.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide and 3 cm deep, acquired from a Spanish private collection in 2025 and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Superb Roman bronze applique representing Sapientia or Providentia from the 2nd–3rd centuries AD. Stylistically, the piece belongs to the early Late Imperial Roman period, with an emphasis on frontal, formal synthesis, and symbolic weight. The dark patina and surface deposits are consistent with prolonged burial.
Condition: good, with surface wear and minor losses consistent with its age.
Significance: a unique piece due to the iconographic rarity of the book and the Phrygian headdress on a Roman bronze applique, reflecting the religious and intellectual syncretism of the Empire.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, E.B in the 80's.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside the European territory: all of our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENCE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Superb Roman bronze applique representing Sapientia or Providentia from the 2nd–3rd centuries AD. Stylistically, the piece belongs to the early Late Imperial Roman period, with an emphasis on frontal, formal synthesis, and symbolic weight. The dark patina and surface deposits are consistent with prolonged burial.
Condition: good, with surface wear and minor losses consistent with its age.
Significance: a unique piece due to the iconographic rarity of the book and the Phrygian headdress on a Roman bronze applique, reflecting the religious and intellectual syncretism of the Empire.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, E.B in the 80's.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside the European territory: all of our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENCE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this may take between 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd–3rd centuries AD
Name of object
Applique representing Wisdom or Providence.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
7.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
5.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
3 cm
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.
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.
