Wonderful Roman Bronze Horse Finial - Fabulous Patina!
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A high-quality cast bronze finial in the form of a prancing horse. The horse is depicted with a finely detailed mane and coat - the coat requires you to look closely to see the lightly stippled texture! The patina is a beautiful grey-green and does not obscure any of the details of the horse. Finials like this one served as decorations on vessels, usually attached mechanically rather than cast (hence the plinth). Horse motifs were signs of power and military prowess, symbolic of the god Neptune as well as the Roman legions. Size: 3.75" L x 3.75" H (9.5 cm x 9.5 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex private New York City, USA collection; ex Safani Gallery, New York, USA, late 1990s
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#128610
Provenance: ex private New York City, USA collection; ex Safani Gallery, New York, USA, late 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#128610
Condition
Minor restoration to the rear corner of the lower rail plinth. Missing finial on horse's head and upper portion of finial in center of horse's back with small cracks around the lost area. Gorgeous smooth grey-green patina with fine remaining details.
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Wonderful Roman Bronze Horse Finial - Fabulous Patina!
Estimate $3,500 - $5,000
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