Roman - Bronze Figurine - Lares > Lot No. 689

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. A solid cast standing statuette of a female Lares figure with delicately moulded features, hair and fabric, wearing a flaring robe; standing on the original columnar hollow-cast base; the figure holding a cornucopia in the left hand and a mirror (?) in her right.

Measurements:
465 grams, 145 mm tall (including base).

Condition:
Very fine and undamaged. Pleasing patina.

Provenance:
From an old private collection formed in the 1950's.

Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (EUR 7,430 - 9,910; USD 9,500 - 12,660)

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

Sold for: £5,000