Ancient Roman Bronze Bust, Head of Janus
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Ancient Roman bronze bust, Head of Janus, circa 1st–2nd century A.D., 4.3 cm long, 85 g, in excellent condition, acquired in 2000 from the United Kingdom from a private French collection (previous owner acquired 1970 from France).
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Description from the seller
Cast with the double headed Janus, on one side young with wavy hair, and wearing the toga over his shoulders, the other side as an older bearded man with curly hair.
Size: 4.3 cm L - 1 11/16 inches, weight= 85grms
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D
Condition: Intact
Provenance: French lady’s collection, acquired in Paris in the 1970s.
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.
Cast with the double headed Janus, on one side young with wavy hair, and wearing the toga over his shoulders, the other side as an older bearded man with curly hair.
Size: 4.3 cm L - 1 11/16 inches, weight= 85grms
Material: Bronze
Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D
Condition: Intact
Provenance: French lady’s collection, acquired in Paris in the 1970s.
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. 1st - 2nd Century A.D
Name of object
Bust, Head of Janus
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2000
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
