No. 83762885

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Ancient Roman Bronze lion head mount, 13,4 cm - EX-BONHAMS -  Spanish Export Licence - Lion head mount
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Ancient Roman Bronze lion head mount, 13,4 cm - EX-BONHAMS - Spanish Export Licence - Lion head mount

Modelled in high relief, the frontal face with finely incised details of the fur, a wrinkled nose and knotted brow, the wide-set eyes with recessed pupils, the jaws agape exposing the remains of large twisted incisors, the thick tufts of the mane framing the face. Provenance: Acquired at Sotheby's Olympia in 2003 / Acquired at Bonhams, London, Auction, 2008 Exhibited: Feriarte, IFEMA (Madrid, 16-24 November 2019; 12-20 November 2022) Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland

No. 83762885

Sold
Ancient Roman Bronze lion head mount, 13,4 cm - EX-BONHAMS -  Spanish Export Licence - Lion head mount

Ancient Roman Bronze lion head mount, 13,4 cm - EX-BONHAMS - Spanish Export Licence - Lion head mount

Modelled in high relief, the frontal face with finely incised details of the fur, a wrinkled nose and knotted brow, the wide-set eyes with recessed pupils, the jaws agape exposing the remains of large twisted incisors, the thick tufts of the mane framing the face.

Provenance: Acquired at Sotheby's Olympia in 2003 / Acquired at Bonhams, London, Auction, 2008

Exhibited: Feriarte, IFEMA (Madrid, 16-24 November 2019; 12-20 November 2022)

Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.

Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland

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