Ancient Roman Fresco with scene of the Nile God. Spanish Export License. 52 x 81 cms.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 45,000 - € 60,000
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Original Roman fresco fragment depicting Nilus on a two-wheeled chariot drawn by crocodiles, Flavian period ca. 60–79 AD, fresco on mortar, dimensions 81 × 52 × 4 cm, acquired 2003 from a private collection in Belgium.
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Superb Fresco with Scene of the Nile God on a Chariot Drawn by Two Crocodiles. Roman Empire, second half of the 1st century AD.
Flavian Period (ca. 60–79 AD). Fresco painting on mortar.
Dimensions: 81 × 52 × 4 cm.
An important fragment of Roman mural painting depicting the Nile god (Nilus) enthroned on a two-wheeled chariot drawn by a pair of crocodiles, accompanied by various figures in his retinue. Behind the deity is a figure holding a crown or diadem on his head in a coronation pose, an iconographic device that emphasizes the dignity and sacred nature of the personification of the great Egyptian river. The scene unfolds in a Nilotic landscape populated with aquatic vegetation, river fauna, and secondary figures, evoking the fertility, abundance, and exoticism associated with the Nile—themes of extraordinary popularity in Roman domestic decoration after the incorporation of Egypt into the Empire.
Acquired from a German private collection, collected from 1963.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as Spanish export license License document (Passport for European Union).
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.
Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Superb Fresco with Scene of the Nile God on a Chariot Drawn by Two Crocodiles. Roman Empire, second half of the 1st century AD.
Flavian Period (ca. 60–79 AD). Fresco painting on mortar.
Dimensions: 81 × 52 × 4 cm.
An important fragment of Roman mural painting depicting the Nile god (Nilus) enthroned on a two-wheeled chariot drawn by a pair of crocodiles, accompanied by various figures in his retinue. Behind the deity is a figure holding a crown or diadem on his head in a coronation pose, an iconographic device that emphasizes the dignity and sacred nature of the personification of the great Egyptian river. The scene unfolds in a Nilotic landscape populated with aquatic vegetation, river fauna, and secondary figures, evoking the fertility, abundance, and exoticism associated with the Nile—themes of extraordinary popularity in Roman domestic decoration after the incorporation of Egypt into the Empire.
Acquired from a German private collection, collected from 1963.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as Spanish export license License document (Passport for European Union).
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.
Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
High Imperial (1st A.D.)
Name of object
Fresco with scene of the Nile God. Spanish Export License. 52 x 81 cms.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2003
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1963
Width
81 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
4 cm
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.
