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Fine Roman Tinned Bronze Apollo, ex-Christie's
Fine Roman Tinned Bronze Apollo, ex-Christie's
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Description
Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A tinned bronze figure of Apollo, depicted nude, standing in contrapposto with his weight on his right leg. His left leg is bent at the knee. He holds a phiale in his lowered right hand, while his left hand is perforated for a now-missing attribute. His center-parted hair is rolled back, tied in a chignon at the nape of his neck, and bound in a fillet with the ties incised on the front and back of his shoulders. His body is muscular and athletic, giving a great impression of power and youth. Size: 2.2" W x 3.95" H (5.6 cm x 10 cm); 4.25" H (10.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Apollo, god of music, poetry, art, and knowledge, is portrayed here, as he always was, as the height of Classical beauty. This statuette was likely based on a larger statue that was prominent in public life and may have been votive, kept on a personal altar, or displayed in the home as a decorative piece.

Sold for $3500 at Christie's in 2013: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/ancient-art-antiquities/a-roman-tinned-bronze-apollo-circa-1st-2nd-5747625-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intObjectID=5747625&sid=01dc2e03-9fb8-4005-9b1a-c8abe12160d9

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Christie's December 13, 2013 New York Antiquities Auction, lot 164; ex-Christie's Ancient Jewelry and Seals Auction, New York, December 6, 2000, lot 154; ex-Koseido collection, Tokyo, Japan, prior to 1991

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Condition
Dark green patina on surface with excellent preservation of form.
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Fine Roman Tinned Bronze Apollo, ex-Christie's

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