A wonderful Etruscan bronze figure of a male youth
A wonderful Etruscan bronze figure of a male youth, 3rd - 2nd Century BC, depicted nude in contrapposto position and wearing a diadem, left hand clutching perhaps what was a sceptre and right hand extended. His facial features are quite handsome with rows of curls framing his face and his musculature well-defined. H: 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm). Very well-preserved with a deep olive-green patina and mounted on an antique stone base. Ex Heinrich Medicus collection, Troy, NY; Ex Sotheby's November 1990, Lot 216.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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A wonderful Etruscan bronze figure of a male youth, 3rd - 2nd Century BC, depicted nude in contrapposto position and wearing a diadem, left hand clutching perhaps what was a sceptre and right hand extended. His facial features are quite handsome with rows of curls framing his face and his musculature well-defined. H: 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm). Very well-preserved with a deep olive-green patina and mounted on an antique stone base. Ex Heinrich Medicus collection, Troy, NY; Ex Sotheby's November 1990, Lot 216.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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