Roman - Bronze Winged Eros Figure > Lot No. 522

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. A naked male winged figure in a recumbent seated posture with long flowing hair; the right arm upraised (once holding torch or arrow?); the figure and posture evocative of representations of Eros seen on ancient coins with well defined musculature and details.

Measurements:
70mm.

Condition:
Generally fine with loss to lower left arm.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 950 - 1,430; USD 1,270 - 1,900)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £800