Etruscan Bronze Statue of a Satyr

拍品描述

Circa 6th century B.C. Modelled in the round in energetic pose with left hand resting on the hip and right arm raised, head tilted slightly upwards, tail curled gracefully over the rump; on a square base with papyrus stalk detailing; on a later gilt-metal stand mounted on a polished stone cube. Cf. similar figure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number: 1972.118.72. Hannegan, B., Classical Antiquities from the Collection of Miss Iris Love, Durham, North Carolina, 1965, no.8, illustrated. Exhibited: Durham, Duke University, The Art Department Gallery, Classical Antiquities from the Collection of Miss Iris Love, 25 January–24 February 1965. 679 grams total, 20.4 cm including stand (8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Iris Cornelia Love (1933–2020), New York, collection primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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