Ancient Roman Bronze Dancing Maenad or Venus Applique - Set in Display Window
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Ancient Roman bronze rectangular applique depicting a Maenad or Venus in a fluid S-curve pose, dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, size about 40 × 26 mm with a display window of 7 × 7 cm, in good condition with olive-green patina and original authenticity.
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Ancient Roman bronze rectangular applique showing Maenad or Venus in a fluid dynamic posture. Based on the distinctive stylized hairstyle and the S-curve of the torso the figure is highly indicative of a Maenad (Bacchante) in an ecstatic ritual dance or the Goddess Venus.
The applique will be delivered in a display window case to allow for safe display. The applique will be delivered in a special presentation window. The case makes it easy to put on display or to store safely. The case can be opened and reused (simple push-to-open).
-> Roman decorative appliqués often drew on mythological imagery, including gods, goddesses, attendants, and Dionysiac figures. Dancing Maenads were associated with the cult of Dionysus, music, movement, and ecstatic celebration, while Venus was connected with beauty, love, and sensuality.
Size: ± 40 x 26 mm
Display window: ± 7 x 7 cm
Condition: fine condition with smooth olive-green patina. Visible signs of wear and loss consistent with age and use, see images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Roman appliqués and decorative mounts were used to embellish a wide range of objects, including furniture, boxes, vessels, and personal or domestic fittings. Figural examples often drew on classical mythological or heroic imagery, adding both decoration and symbolic meaning to the object to which they were attached.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman bronze rectangular applique showing Maenad or Venus in a fluid dynamic posture. Based on the distinctive stylized hairstyle and the S-curve of the torso the figure is highly indicative of a Maenad (Bacchante) in an ecstatic ritual dance or the Goddess Venus.
The applique will be delivered in a display window case to allow for safe display. The applique will be delivered in a special presentation window. The case makes it easy to put on display or to store safely. The case can be opened and reused (simple push-to-open).
-> Roman decorative appliqués often drew on mythological imagery, including gods, goddesses, attendants, and Dionysiac figures. Dancing Maenads were associated with the cult of Dionysus, music, movement, and ecstatic celebration, while Venus was connected with beauty, love, and sensuality.
Size: ± 40 x 26 mm
Display window: ± 7 x 7 cm
Condition: fine condition with smooth olive-green patina. Visible signs of wear and loss consistent with age and use, see images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Roman appliqués and decorative mounts were used to embellish a wide range of objects, including furniture, boxes, vessels, and personal or domestic fittings. Figural examples often drew on classical mythological or heroic imagery, adding both decoration and symbolic meaning to the object to which they were attached.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-2nd century AD
Name of object
Dancing Maenad or Venus Applique - Set in Display Window
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
