Celtic or Gallo-Roman Bronze large figure of an orator, 21 cm high; 30 cm with stand - EX BONHAMS Figure
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 25,000 - € 30,000
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Bronze large figure of an orator, circa 1st century BCE/CE, Celtic or Gallo-Roman culture, 21 cm high (30 cm with stand), damaged.
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Description from the seller
The imposing figure wears a pallium draped around the heavy muscular torso and secured at the waist with the left hand, the bearded face framed by curling locks dressed with an elaborate wreath, the thick set features with inlaid glass eyes. Bards, in ancient European history, were the people who transmitted stories, legends and poems orally and sang the history of their people in long recitative poems.
Important: This part needs to be treated periodically to remove the chlorides that appear in the pictures.
Provenance: Acquired in the UK in the early 1990s / Acquired at Bonhams, London, Auction, 2008
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020); Feriarte, IFEMA (Madrid, 12-20 November 2022)
Published: Bonhams Antiquities October 2000.
Literature: This fine figure of a story-teller or bard appears to be unparalleled, however it is similar in conception and spirit to the bronze warrior composed of sheet bronze, rather than solid cast, found at Saint-Maur-en-Chausée (Oise) and now in the Musée Départment de l’Oise, Beauvais.
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by 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 subject to export taxes and 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 on 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%.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
The imposing figure wears a pallium draped around the heavy muscular torso and secured at the waist with the left hand, the bearded face framed by curling locks dressed with an elaborate wreath, the thick set features with inlaid glass eyes. Bards, in ancient European history, were the people who transmitted stories, legends and poems orally and sang the history of their people in long recitative poems.
Important: This part needs to be treated periodically to remove the chlorides that appear in the pictures.
Provenance: Acquired in the UK in the early 1990s / Acquired at Bonhams, London, Auction, 2008
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020); Feriarte, IFEMA (Madrid, 12-20 November 2022)
Published: Bonhams Antiquities October 2000.
Literature: This fine figure of a story-teller or bard appears to be unparalleled, however it is similar in conception and spirit to the bronze warrior composed of sheet bronze, rather than solid cast, found at Saint-Maur-en-Chausée (Oise) and now in the Musée Départment de l’Oise, Beauvais.
Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by 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 subject to export taxes and 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 on 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%.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland
Seller's Story
Ifergan Gallery – Ancient Art is an antique art gallery located in Malaga, with more than 10 years of experience specializing in ancient art and archaeology. The pieces we offer come from the Ifergan Collection Museum, which guarantees their historical value and quality. Our goal is to bring authentic archaeological pieces to both collectors and those who wish to start collecting, offering original works for different budgets and always with the maximum guarantees. All our pieces have been legally acquired and are shipped with a certificate of authenticity and export permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, with fast and secure shipping via DHL Express.
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Culture
Celtic or Gallo-Roman
Century/timeframe
Circa 1st Century B.C./A.D.
Name of object
Figure
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Material
Bronze large figure of an orator, 21 cm high; 30 cm with stand - EX BONHAMS
Condition
Damaged
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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.
