Roman Bronze Statue - Personification of Winter
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Rome, ca. 3rd century CE. A bronze figure depicting the ancient Roman personification of winter, wearing a hooded tabard and pantaloons, holding a hare in his raised right hand and a staff in his left and striding ahead. The sculptor's attention to details is quite impressive. Just look at his delicately modeled and quite naturalistic and expressive facial features. With pursed lips and a steadfast gaze, he definitely looks cold! Notice as well, the various patterns and textures delineated in this piece, from the finely incised fur coat on the hare to the meticulously striped pattern of the tabard and pantaloons. A fine, solid cast figure of a complex composition with wonderful symbolic value and a gorgeous green patina. What's more, this piece was published in Jerry Eisenberg's "Art of the Ancient World," 2011, no. 42! An outstanding work of ancient Roman visual culture with a custom stand to boot. Size: figure itself measures 4.125" H (10.5 cm); 5.125" H (13 cm) with stand.
Provenance: Ex-private German Collection
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#112588
Provenance: Ex-private German Collection
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#112588
Condition
Missing legs as shown. Otherwise in excellent condition. Beautiful patina.
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Roman Bronze Statue - Personification of Winter
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
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