Statuette of a general or high-ranking officer holding a phiale in his right hand. He wears a cuirass decorated in relief with griffins and a jellyfish head, with two rows of rounded plates (some decorated in relief) that fall to the hips. The helmet is decorated in relief. He is wearing ornamented sandals, with the toes visible. He is holding a sword against his left arm, which was covered by a piece of drapery. On a high circular pedestal decorated with oves. Bronze. Missing crest of helmet and tip of sword. Blocking on chin. Roman period, 2nd-3rd century Height: 21.2 cm A Roman Bronze Figure of a General or a Ranking Officer, 2nd-3rd century
Estimate
€8,000 - €12,000
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Statuette of a general or high-ranking officer holding a phiale in his right hand.
He wears a cuirass decorated in relief with griffins and a jellyfish head, with two rows of rounded plates (some decorated in relief) that fall to the hips. The helmet is decorated in relief. He is wearing ornamented sandals, with the toes visible. He is holding a sword against his left arm, which was covered by a piece of drapery. On a high circular pedestal decorated with oves.
Bronze. Missing crest of helmet and tip of sword. Blocking on chin.
Roman period, 2nd-3rd century
Height: 21.2 cm
A Roman Bronze Figure of a General or a Ranking Officer, 2nd-3rd century
Sale
Friday 7 July 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris