Greek - Gold Applique - Nike Presenting Corinthian Helmet to Pan > Lot No. 625

Description:
Circa 2nd century BC. Winged Nike standing facing left, her left hand holding a round shield bearing the image of Herakles holding lionskin and club; her right hand presenting a crested Corinthian helmet to the horned, goat-legged god Pan who holds a spear in his right hand, a cloth draped over his left knee with his left; all within a diamond pattern border, pierced at each corner for attachment.

Measurements:
2.60 grams, 43 x 42 mm (1.75 inches square).

Condition:
Very fine.

Provenance:
From an important American collection. Purchased by the current owner from a New York gallery in the early 1980's.

Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (EUR 2,480 - 3,720; USD 3,170 - 4,750)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £2,600