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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A GREEK BRONZE BUST OF DIONYSOS
LATE HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK BRONZE BUST OF DIONYSOS
LATE HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
The head turned to the left, with a wreath of ivy leaves and berries in the centre-parted hair, the headband and eyes inlaid in silver, the pupils deeply recessed, the bust draped with a deer skin knotted on his right shoulder with hooves hanging down, and chalmys draped over left shoulder
4¾ in. (2 cm.) high
LATE HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
The head turned to the left, with a wreath of ivy leaves and berries in the centre-parted hair, the headband and eyes inlaid in silver, the pupils deeply recessed, the bust draped with a deer skin knotted on his right shoulder with hooves hanging down, and chalmys draped over left shoulder
4¾ in. (2 cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of Captain George Spencer-Churchill (1876-1964), acquired November 1930.
Northwick Park Collection; Christie's London, 21 June 1965, lot 527.
Private collection, England.
Northwick Park Collection; Christie's London, 21 June 1965, lot 527.
Private collection, England.
Sale room notice
Please note that the provenance information should read: Collection of Captain George Spencer-Churchill (1876-1964).
The height given in cm. in the printed catalogue is incorrect, and should read 4¾ in. (12 cm.) high.
The height given in cm. in the printed catalogue is incorrect, and should read 4¾ in. (12 cm.) high.
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