Ancient Greek Bronze Statue - 6.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 450 - € 550
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Bronze Hermes figurine from ancient Greece, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 2.3 cm wide, 6.5 cm high and 1.8 cm deep, unsigned and in good condition, with provenance from a private collection via Spain after being acquired in 2024 from a Greek origin and previously held in the United Kingdom since 2000.
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Description from the seller
Excellent statuette of the Greek god Hermes with a patina appropriate to its age. Belonging to a shipwreck; hence its condition. Private collection in the year 2000 in the United Kingdom. A copy of the certificate signed by Alejandro de la Cruz is provided. A declaration sheet is also provided, since a sheet like this is synonymous with warranty and legitimacy. Customs costs outside the European Union will be paid by the auction winner.
Excellent statuette of the Greek god Hermes with a patina appropriate to its age. Belonging to a shipwreck; hence its condition. Private collection in the year 2000 in the United Kingdom. A copy of the certificate signed by Alejandro de la Cruz is provided. A declaration sheet is also provided, since a sheet like this is synonymous with warranty and legitimacy. Customs costs outside the European Union will be paid by the auction winner.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Era
Before 1400
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Country of origin
Greece
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Bronze
Year acquired
2024
Title of artwork
Ermes
Country acquired from
Spain
Signature
Not signed
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
Condition
Good condition
Height
6.5 cm
Width
2.3 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
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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.
