Roman Cupid Statuette
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Cupid (or Amor) standing nude in advancing pose, wings sprouting from the rear of the neck, left hand by the thigh and open right hand extended; disc base with pierced extension. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 112 for type. 65 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). From a private collection, Lancashire, UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously in an early 1990s London collection.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Cupid (or Amor) standing nude in advancing pose, wings sprouting from the rear of the neck, left hand by the thigh and open right hand extended; disc base with pierced extension. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 112 for type. 65 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). From a private collection, Lancashire, UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously in an early 1990s London collection.
Condition Report: Fine condition.