Ancient Roman - Marble - Eros with a dolphin - 3rd Century AD - With export license
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman antique marble sculpture of the god Eros with a dolphin, standing nude on an oval base, 13.3 cm high and 6.2 cm wide, in excellent condition with minor chipping on the dolphin’s tail, authentic original with export licence.
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Sculpture in white marble of the god Eros with a dolphin. It stands upright, nude on an oval base. His body is muscular, portly. He is dressed like a boy, with wings on his back and finely sculpted musculature. Behind him is a dolphin with a dorsal fin; its right flank rests on the ground, the opened mouth head extending to the left of Eros, the tail in an S-shape to the right. With his left hand folded and pointing upward, Eros holds the dolphin's tail at shoulder height, while his right hand, pointing downward, rests on its head. A provincially Roman sculpture of exceptional charm, magnificently preserved.
Dimensions: Height 13.3 cm - Width 6.2 cm
Excellent state of preservation. Some minor chipping, notably on the dolphin's tail, and a slightly encrusted surface with sediment deposits. Otherwise intact. A most charming representation.
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery
Previously: Southern German private collection acquired in the 1970s/1980s on the Northern Bavarian art market and passed down through inheritance.
A copy of the export licence will be provided to the buyer.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateSculpture in white marble of the god Eros with a dolphin. It stands upright, nude on an oval base. His body is muscular, portly. He is dressed like a boy, with wings on his back and finely sculpted musculature. Behind him is a dolphin with a dorsal fin; its right flank rests on the ground, the opened mouth head extending to the left of Eros, the tail in an S-shape to the right. With his left hand folded and pointing upward, Eros holds the dolphin's tail at shoulder height, while his right hand, pointing downward, rests on its head. A provincially Roman sculpture of exceptional charm, magnificently preserved.
Dimensions: Height 13.3 cm - Width 6.2 cm
Excellent state of preservation. Some minor chipping, notably on the dolphin's tail, and a slightly encrusted surface with sediment deposits. Otherwise intact. A most charming representation.
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery
Previously: Southern German private collection acquired in the 1970s/1980s on the Northern Bavarian art market and passed down through inheritance.
A copy of the export licence will be provided to the buyer.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
3ème S. après J.-C.
Name of object
- Marble - Eros with a dolphin - 3rd Century AD - With export license
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
