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THBRoman Imperial Leaded Bronze Satyr
Lot 31
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. Finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a leaded bronze satyr shown dancing or running upon a pair of goat legs with shaggy fur. His bulbous belly protrudes over his petite genitalia as he raises his left arm, bending it at the elbow, and holding a triangular object - perhaps a cornucopia or a wine vessel such as an amphora - in the crook. Alternatively, his right arm hangs to his side. The satyr is nude and looks to his right, his visage presenting with characteristically pointy ears, sunken, annular eyes, thick brows, a stubby nose, a closed mouth, and a scraggly beard, all topped by a petite pair of gently curve horns and a coiffure that falls just past his shoulders. Size: 1.375" W x 2.625" H (3.5 cm x 6.7 cm); 3.375" H (8.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Satyrs were powerful symbols in ancient Etruria and Rome, associated with the joy of the Bacchanal. The consumption of wine was an important social activity and satyrs were oftentimes added to decorative items to signify the owner's affiliation with the cult of Bacchus. Themes of the god and his followers were particularly popular during the early part of this time period, as control of the Mediterranean was shifting from Greece to Rome.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired March 2014; ex-Art for Eternity, New York City, New York, USA, Before 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#165573Collection label on base. Losses to proper right hand and both lower legs. Possible loss to horns and top of triangular object. Some light softening of detail, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice patina.Condition
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