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ROMAN SILVER ROUND APPLIQUE WITH SATYR

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ROMAN SILVER ROUND APPLIQUE WITH SATYR
ROMAN SILVER ROUND APPLIQUE WITH SATYR
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Ca. AD 100 - 200.
An extremely fine Roman cast silver applique, modelled in the shape of a Satyr. The Satyr is protruding from a circular plate and features a hollow, unworked back. The satyr's facial and anatomical features are rendered in a naturalistic manner, with much attention given to the inlaid eyes. Such applique would have once decorated a household object or piece of furniture. For similar see Christie's, Live Auction 19738, Antiquities, Lot. 40. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Size: 60mm x 60mm; Weight: 370g
Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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ROMAN SILVER ROUND APPLIQUE WITH SATYR

Estimate £6,000 - £9,000
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