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1062 - RARE ETRUSCAN BRONZE BALSAMARIUM IN THE FORM OF A NOBLEWOMAN…

Estimate £3,000 - £6,000

Description

RARE ETRUSCAN BRONZE BALSAMARIUM IN THE FORM OF A NOBLEWOMAN'S BUST Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A bronze balsamarium in the form of a noblewoman's bust, with an elongated neck, oval face, and hair arranged in finely incised waves beneath a diadem. The facial features are modelled with almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, parted lips, and rounded cheeks. The ears are adorned with earrings, and the neck with a necklace of drop pendants. The hair is gathered at the back in a large bun with a circular filling opening fitted with a removable stopper surmounted by a loop. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.91.3. Size: 105mm x 70mm; Weight: 390g Provenance: UK private collection; ex Belgian private collection, 1990s-2010; ex Jean-Michel Yoyotte collection, France, 1980s-1990s; ex French ancient art gallery, 1980s. This item has been cleared 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 10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM

Pictures credits:

Apollo Art Auctions Ltd