A very rare bronze statuette representing a theater actor in the role of a mendicant. It is probably adorned with a silene mask. It is animated by a slight movement of the torso in contrast with his crossed legs. The right hand forward stretches a token while the left hand is folded towards a purse held at the waist of the character. | Rome. 2nd-3rd Century A.C. Dimensions: 19,00 cm. Condition: Beautiful green patina. Excellent condition. Provenance: French Auction House. Acquired in 2018. Previously french private collection ( documentation held by the auction house ) Notes: THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE FROM SPAIN ASKS ALL SELLERS FOR INVOICES OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ABLE TO PROVE THE LEGALITY OF EACH ITEM BEFORE PROVIDING AN IMPORT OR EXPORT LICENSE. - The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. - If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: - Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%. - Shipped with Insurance.