Ancient Roman - Marble - Eros with a dolphin - 3rd...

Sculpture in white marble of the god Eros with a dolphin. It stands upright, nude on an oval base. His body is muscular, portly. He is dressed like a boy, with wings on his back and finely sculpted musculature. Behind him is a dolphin with a dorsal fin; its right flank rests on the ground, the opened mouth head extending to the left of Eros, the tail in an S-shape to the right. With his left hand folded and pointing upward, Eros holds the dolphin's tail at shoulder height, while his right hand, pointing downward, rests on its head. A provincially Roman sculpture of exceptional charm, magnificently preserved. Dimensions: Height 13.3 cm - Width 6.2 cm Excellent state of preservation. Some minor chipping, notably on the dolphin's tail, and a slightly encrusted surface with sediment deposits. Otherwise intact. A most charming representation. Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery Previously: Southern German private collection acquired in the 1970s/1980s on the Northern Bavarian art market and passed down through inheritance. A copy of the export licence will be provided to the buyer. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport) The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days. All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimate:$6,387.24

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