Ancient Roman Bronze Figurative Leg Fragment, ca. 1st–3rd Century AD (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Ancient Roman bronze figurative leg fragment dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition, weighing 14.9 g with a diameter of 45.4 mm.
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Roman Period Bronze Figurative Leg Fragment, ca. 1st–3rd Century AD
A cast bronze fragment representing a human lower leg and foot, shown in a naturalistic standing position. The leg is modelled with a gentle curvature at the calf and a clearly defined ankle and foot, the toes rendered in a simplified yet intentional manner. The upper section terminates in an irregular break, indicating that the leg was originally part of a complete figurative sculpture or attachment and subsequently detached.
The proportions and stance suggest that the figure was originally standing rather than seated or in motion. The modelling is schematic rather than anatomically refined, consistent with Roman provincial bronze work intended for decorative or functional use rather than large-scale statuary.
Weight:14,9 gr Diameter:45,4 mm
Weight: 14.9 gr
Roman Period Bronze Figurative Leg Fragment, ca. 1st–3rd Century AD
A cast bronze fragment representing a human lower leg and foot, shown in a naturalistic standing position. The leg is modelled with a gentle curvature at the calf and a clearly defined ankle and foot, the toes rendered in a simplified yet intentional manner. The upper section terminates in an irregular break, indicating that the leg was originally part of a complete figurative sculpture or attachment and subsequently detached.
The proportions and stance suggest that the figure was originally standing rather than seated or in motion. The modelling is schematic rather than anatomically refined, consistent with Roman provincial bronze work intended for decorative or functional use rather than large-scale statuary.
Weight:14,9 gr Diameter:45,4 mm
Weight: 14.9 gr
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 3nd Century
Name of object
Bronze Figurative Leg Fragment, ca. 1st–3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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