Large Roman Bronze Relief Fragment w/ Foot & XRF

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A large fragment from a high relief sculpture depicting the underside of a foot against a backdrop of a thin, sinuous line. Greco-Roman statuary, unlike that of the other Mediterranean civilizations like Egypt, Persia, etc., celebrated the naturalistic human form. This foot may have belonged to a god, a hero, or even an ordinary mortal like an emperor or a elite woman. The chaotic nature of the scene it seems to suggest - with the underside of the foot visible - indicates it may be from a battle scene. Size: 12.75" W x 13" H (32.4 cm x 33 cm); 14.6" H (37.1 cm) on included custom stand.

This piece has been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis. A basic 1-page summary of the XRF screening will accompany purchase, identifying each element present in the sample, as well as the quantity of elements present. A more complete analysis detailing historical data / comparisons is available for additional charge – please contact us.

Provenance: private West Hollywood, California, USA, by descent from the Adams collection, Beverly Hills, California, USA; acquired from the Michael Taylor sale by Bonhams in the 1980s

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Condition Report: Piece is a fragment from a larger relief with rough edges. The foot is in nice condition. Rich deposits and mottled turquoise patina on surface.