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A Roman Bronze Fulcrum Terminal in the Form of a Horse
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold
$13,000
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
Height 5 1/2 inches (13.97 cm).
Description

A Roman Bronze Fulcrum Terminal in the Form of a Horse

Circa 1st Century B.C.

Height 5 1/2 inches (13.97 cm).


Property from a Private Collection, Tampa Bay, Florida

Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Areas of significant oxidation with various green and cuprite patinas. Surface has been professionally cleaned/treated for bronze disease (see conservation report). Some overpaint. Losses and abrasions typical of age and material. Overall in very fine and attractive condition. See additional images. Height with stand 6 1/8 inches (15.56 cm).
Provenance
Provenance:Private Collection, Munich, 1970s.Christie's, New York, Antiquities, 5 December 2012, Lot 69.Exhibited: Florida, St. Petersburg, Museum of Fine Arts, 1 March 2023-1 March 2025. [Inv. no. T2016.031.002]