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A Roman Marble Eros Riding a Dolphin
Height 29 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $25,000-$35,000
Sold
$110,000
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Height 29 1/2 inches.
Description
A Roman Marble Eros Riding a Dolphin
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Height 29 1/2 inches.
Property from a Midwest Private Collection
Condition
Patina and encrustation around dolphin. 18th Century restoration to the tail as stated on original invoice. Signs of fashionable patina of early European culture during 18th/19th century as is evident in the tail's restoration. Signs of wear around the base with large chip to the proper left side. Overall fine stable condition. Additional photos upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:
Robin Symes, London, 1974.
Albrecht Neuhaus, Wurzburg, Germany.
Private Collection, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Christie’s, New York, Antiquities, 8 June 2001, Lot 284.
Royal Athena Galleries, New York, 2001- January 2003, where acquired by the present owner.