Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Anthropomorphic Appliqué - 3.1 cm (No reserve price)
11
days
12
hours
49
minutes
01
second
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 230 - € 280
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143362 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Antique Roman bronze anthropomorphic appliqué dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 3.1 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm with a green patina, provenance Germany from a private collection, authentic and original with a certificate of authenticity.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Roman Empire Bronze Anthropomorphic Appliqué – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman bronze appliqué modelled as a highly stylized human head, with an elongated rounded cranium, prominent projecting nose, deeply recessed eyes, compact mouth and a short neck forming the base. The simplified and somewhat abstract treatment of the facial features is characteristic of provincial Roman bronze work, in which human and divine heads were frequently employed as decorative fittings on furniture, chests, vessels or ceremonial equipment. The surface displays a substantial mottled green patina with darker mineral deposits, areas of encrustation and age-related wear, giving the piece a strong archaeological character.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.1 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 39.48 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 1980s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Roman Empire Bronze Anthropomorphic Appliqué – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A Roman bronze appliqué modelled as a highly stylized human head, with an elongated rounded cranium, prominent projecting nose, deeply recessed eyes, compact mouth and a short neck forming the base. The simplified and somewhat abstract treatment of the facial features is characteristic of provincial Roman bronze work, in which human and divine heads were frequently employed as decorative fittings on furniture, chests, vessels or ceremonial equipment. The surface displays a substantial mottled green patina with darker mineral deposits, areas of encrustation and age-related wear, giving the piece a strong archaeological character.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.1 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 39.48 g
Provenance: Acquired in Germany. From a German private collection assembled during the 1980s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Anthropomorphic Appliqué
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3.1 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
2.8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
1.4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
