The Property of a Gentleman
A Roman Marble Head of a Panther, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
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December 7, 10:15 AM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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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.
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.
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