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1002 - COLLECTION OF ROMAN BRONZE ANIMAL FIGURINES.

Estimate £900 - £1,500

Description

COLLECTION OF ROMAN BRONZE ANIMAL FIGURINES. Ca. AD 100 - 300. A collection of four bronze animal figurines, including, from top to bottom: a dog standing on a circular base, with the head lowered, the body held in a tense forward pose, and the tail curled up behind; a dolphin with a tapering body, pointed snout, circular eyes, broad side fins, and a pierced dorsal fin for suspension; a running dog in a stretched stride, with the forelegs extended forward, the hind legs pulled back, a lean elongated body, raised head, pointed ears, and short tail; and a seated dog upright on its haunches, with straight forelegs, a slightly lifted head, pointed ears, a narrow muzzle, and a collar at the neck. Size: 55mm x 45mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Private London collection; ex German art market, 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

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