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The Property of a Gentleman

A Roman Marble Head of a Panther, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.

Lot Closed

December 7, 10:15 AM GMT

Estimate

2,500 - 3,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of a Gentleman

A Roman Marble Head of a Panther, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.


turned slightly to the right, with short ruff, open mouth with teeth bared, deep-set eyes, and ears laid back.

Height 12 cm.

private collection, Switzerland, acquired before 1994 
Christie’s, London, April 15th, 2015, no. 118, illus.
This head may have been part of larger group, possibly including Dionysos, with whom panthers are closely associated.