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A Late Roman Mosaic Panel of a Tigress with Cubs
Estimate: $30,000-$50,000
Sold
$35,000
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
56 1/4 x 44 1/4 inches (142.88 x 112.4 cm).
Description
A Late Roman Mosaic Panel of a Tigress with Cubs
Circa 4th-5th Century A.D.
56 1/4 x 44 1/4 inches (142.88 x 112.4 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some losses and damage to tessarae typical of age. Various cracks and separations to mosaic and cement backing. Some areas of encrustation and uneven surface. Generally in fine and stable condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance:Private Collection, South America, 1961.Private Collection, Miami, Florida. Christie's, New York, Antiquities, 6 June 2013, Lot 651.