Arm of a monumental sculpture - nice quality - Roman Empire, 2nd century AD Bronze. 35.5 cm large, 840 gr. Condition: Good condition. Provenance: Private collection, Mr. A. B., London, UK. Purchased between the 1960s and 1990s. Description: Like the Greek sculptors, the Romans preferred bronze and marble for their best works. However, as metal has always been in great demand for reuse, most surviving examples of Roman sculpture are in marble. The bronzes are often fragmentary, such as this forearm, which must have been part of a monumental sculpture. The muscular structure is modeled with great skill, pursuing a realistic effect that combined with the idealization of the canon. The delicacy of the hand stands out, with its fingers bent naturally, as well as the precision of the nails. This was probably an important character, given that the pieces of generous dimensions were usually statues of emperors, gods and heroes. Remember the huge bronze statues of Marcus Aurelius on horseback or the statue of Constantine I (only the head, hand and some limbs are preserved), which now reside in the Capitoline Museums in Rome. Notes: - The piece includes authenticity certificate. - The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum. - The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. 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.