Ancient Roman Bust, Athena - Former Cahn Gallery (Switzerland) - 11.8 cm
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Roman bronze bust of Athena, an appliqué with a horned, engraved helmet, measuring 11.8 cm high and dating from the 1st–2nd century AD.
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Bronze bust of Athena, Roman, 1st–2nd century AD.
Height: 11.8 cm (22 cm with high-quality base)
Description:
Bust of Athena.
This is an applique with the likeness of the helmeted Athena. The helmet is adorned with horns and reliefs. Her head is slightly turned to the left. She wears the aegis and a mantle that is pinned at the shoulders.
Mounted on a pedestal.
Provenance:
Acquired from a German auction house in 2026, previously in a southern German private collection, on October 12, 2005 at Jean-David Cahn, Basel, presumably purchased at the Munich Art Fair.
Art Loss Register search query with negative clearance dated 22.3.2005 by Jean David Cahn.
Shipping only within the European Union.
Bronze bust of Athena, Roman, 1st–2nd century AD.
Height: 11.8 cm (22 cm with high-quality base)
Description:
Bust of Athena.
This is an applique with the likeness of the helmeted Athena. The helmet is adorned with horns and reliefs. Her head is slightly turned to the left. She wears the aegis and a mantle that is pinned at the shoulders.
Mounted on a pedestal.
Provenance:
Acquired from a German auction house in 2026, previously in a southern German private collection, on October 12, 2005 at Jean-David Cahn, Basel, presumably purchased at the Munich Art Fair.
Art Loss Register search query with negative clearance dated 22.3.2005 by Jean David Cahn.
Shipping only within the European Union.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1. - 2. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Athena - Former Cahn Gallery (Switzerland), Bust
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
11.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2005
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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