A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Dove with the Bust of a Goddess
A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Dove with the Bust of a Goddess
Circa 1st-2nd Century C.E.
Height 6 1/4 inches.
Continental Decorative Arts
There is no bill of sale or document to support the Charles Ede provenance. When the collection was handled by Wilkens Auctions, Charles Ede catalogs were present but no bill of sale. The bust possibly married to the oil lamp. The lamp shows signs of bronze disease. Please request a complete condition report.
Provenance:
Family Collection, Canada, possibly acquired from Charles Ede Ltd.
A.H. Wilkens Auctions, Toronto, June 13, 2017, Lot 1145
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A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Dove with the Bust of a Goddess
Circa 1st-2nd Century C.E.
Height 6 1/4 inches.
Continental Decorative Arts
There is no bill of sale or document to support the Charles Ede provenance. When the collection was handled by Wilkens Auctions, Charles Ede catalogs were present but no bill of sale. The bust possibly married to the oil lamp. The lamp shows signs of bronze disease. Please request a complete condition report.
Provenance:
Family Collection, Canada, possibly acquired from Charles Ede Ltd.
A.H. Wilkens Auctions, Toronto, June 13, 2017, Lot 1145
