Ancient Roman Marble Head of Eros. With Spanish Export License - 10 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,600 - € 3,100
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Antigua Roma marble head of Eros, circa 1st–2nd century A.D., with Spanish export license, 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 9 cm deep, in very good condition and authenticated as original, acquired in 2025 from France (former owner from France; previously in private collection).
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Description from the seller
Provenance: Formerly collected in Paris 60 years ago.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged, and will inform the buyer about the status if this takes more than a few days
Provenance: Formerly collected in Paris 60 years ago.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged, and will inform the buyer about the status if this takes more than a few days
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Head of Eros. With Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
9 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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.
