Ancient (Roman?) Bronze Bust with Draped Shoulder 1st to 3rd Century AD

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Bronze bust with a draped shoulder from the 1st–3rd century AD, titled Bust with Draped Shoulder 1st to 3rd Century AD, height 3.6 cm and weight 53.3 g, with original authenticity and a digital Certificate of Authenticity, acquired in 2026 from Germany via an auction house.

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Roman Empire Bronze Bust with Draped Shoulder – 1st to 3rd Century AD

A bronze bust depicting a frontal figure with prominently modelled hair, a long projecting nose and clearly outlined eyes and mouth. The head rises above a broad upper torso, with one side of the chest exposed and a garment passing diagonally across the opposite shoulder in a series of incised folds. The compact proportions and simplified modelling give the figure a strong sculptural presence. Its surface is largely covered by pale brown deposits, with darker patinated bronze visible on the face, chest and raised details. Wear has softened the finer features, and small surface losses are visible.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.6 cm height.
Weight: 53.3 gr

Provenance: Adquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.

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 Bust with Draped Shoulder – 1st to 3rd Century AD

A bronze bust depicting a frontal figure with prominently modelled hair, a long projecting nose and clearly outlined eyes and mouth. The head rises above a broad upper torso, with one side of the chest exposed and a garment passing diagonally across the opposite shoulder in a series of incised folds. The compact proportions and simplified modelling give the figure a strong sculptural presence. Its surface is largely covered by pale brown deposits, with darker patinated bronze visible on the face, chest and raised details. Wear has softened the finer features, and small surface losses are visible.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.6 cm height.
Weight: 53.3 gr

Provenance: Adquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.

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?)
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Bust with Draped Shoulder 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
461
Objects sold
100%
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