A Roman Bronze Athena Promachos
Sale 1273 - Antiquities & Ancient Art: Including Property from the Brummer Collection
Dec 5, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $2,835
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Roman Bronze Athena Promachos
Circa 1st Century A.D.
Height 5 5/8 inches (14.29 cm).
Provenance:
Sasson Ancient Art, Jerusalem, 1980s. [Inv. no. RB042]
Sotheby's, London, Antiquities, 9-10 July 1992, Lot 488.
Fortuna Fine Art, New York.
For a similar Roman archaistic bronze Athena, see The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. [Acc. no. 54.777]
Condition Report
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Part of nose and proper left back helmet likely enhanced (Areas fluoresce under UV light). Some encrustation and weathered areas. Regions of varying patination. Proper left foot and part of proper right foot lost. General scratches and pitting typical of age. Overall in fine and attractive condition. Height with stand 7 1/4 inches (18.42 cm).
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