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THBRoman Copper Alloy Protome of Griffin - Ex Royal Athena
Lot 31b
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A Roman copper alloy attachment, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process in the form of a griffin with a finely modeled head presenting a beaked visage, raised ears, outspread wings, a mane, and front limbs - one with a delineated paw. In addition to the fine form, the chased feathers and fur are very impressive. The back of the protome has a square socket and two lugs. The griffin (or gryphon) is a beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. According to Graeco-Roman mythology, griffins lived in the Rhipaean Mountains of Scythia and guarded rich gold deposits. Size: 2.35" W x 2.5" H (6 cm x 6.4 cm); 3.7" H (9.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; acquired from Royal Athena, January 2017, Lot 60; ex German collection, acquired in 1970s; JME collection New York, acquired in Munich, April 2010
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#155661Loss to lower section and hoof of one leg. This is an attachment with an open, square-shaped socket on the back and two lugs on the vertical sides of the attachment. One of the lugs is slightly bent inward and there are deposits in the socket. Deep brown patina and nice preservation of form and details, especially on the wings and face.Condition
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