Ancient Roman Oil lamp - Venus with two Eros - Appraised by Jean Roudillon
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 550 - € 700
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This first-century AD Roman beige ceramic oil lamp depicts Venus standing with two winged Erotes and was appraised by Jean Roudillon.
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Description from the seller
Rare Roman oil lamp decorated with the goddess Venus accompanied by two Eros
Roman-era oil lamp in beige ceramic, with an ogive spout and double volutes, dating to the 1st century AD.
It features the goddess Venus standing naked, slightly with a hip sway, with both arms raised. She is surrounded by two winged Eros.
The relief is well reproduced, the details are very precise. A piece of high quality
Dimensions: length 9.2 cm x width 6.9 cm
Dating: first half of the 1st century AD, Augustan principate
Expertised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert
Provenance: France, Galerie O.S.T.
Previously: from a major collection acquired in the 1980s/1990s
(Photos taken at sunset, color a little more yellow than natural.)
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
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 TranslateRare Roman oil lamp decorated with the goddess Venus accompanied by two Eros
Roman-era oil lamp in beige ceramic, with an ogive spout and double volutes, dating to the 1st century AD.
It features the goddess Venus standing naked, slightly with a hip sway, with both arms raised. She is surrounded by two winged Eros.
The relief is well reproduced, the details are very precise. A piece of high quality
Dimensions: length 9.2 cm x width 6.9 cm
Dating: first half of the 1st century AD, Augustan principate
Expertised by Jean Roudillon, renowned expert
Provenance: France, Galerie O.S.T.
Previously: from a major collection acquired in the 1980s/1990s
(Photos taken at sunset, color a little more yellow than natural.)
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
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
1er siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Oil lamp - Venus with two Eros - Appraised by Jean Roudillon
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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.
