Roman Bronze Deer, Recumbent Position

Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze deer lying in a recumbent position atop an integral tiered rectangular plinth, the hollow underside of which is filled with lead for added stability. The deer rests with each leg folded beneath its slender body, has an upturned tab-shaped tail protruding from the posterior, and has a thick neck. The conical head is turned dramatically to the right and boasts incised almond-shaped eyes, a thick snout with delineated lips and nostrils, perky ears, and nubbin antler bases. Fine layers of brown and green patina envelop this charming sculpture, and scattered abraded areas reveal the original golden-brown bronze color beneath. Size: 4.4" L x 1.8" W x 4.875" H (11.2 cm x 4.6 cm x 12.4 cm).

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, collected in the 1960s

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Condition Report: Very small loss to tip of tail and tip of one ear. Minor abrasions and nicks to base, body, tail, legs, and head, with light softening to some finer details particularly around face, and light encrustations. Light earthen deposits as well as fine green and brown patina throughout.