Ancient Roman Marble Dolphin
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Ancient Roman marble sculpture titled Dolphin, dating to the 2nd century A.D., in excellent condition and measures 9.1 cm high, showing a dolphin leaning on Venus as part of a larger figure, from a private UK collection with acquisition in 2019.
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Description from the seller
The dolphin with its body up leaning on the right lower leg of Venus, her once whole figure standing on an integral base. Her feet still remaining. Exquisite.
Size: 9.1 cm H - 3 9/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger figure of Venus and dolphin
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
The dolphin with its body up leaning on the right lower leg of Venus, her once whole figure standing on an integral base. Her feet still remaining. Exquisite.
Size: 9.1 cm H - 3 9/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger figure of Venus and dolphin
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Dolphin
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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.
