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LOT 876:
GROUP OF ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLES
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GROUP OF ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLES
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A group of five Roman figurines of eagles with folded wings. The feathers are stylised and made with incised lines. The eagles stands atop a pair of narrow, clawed feet. The heads display teardrop-form eyes, a planar brow, a petite incised mouth, and an intimidating aquiline beak. The third figurine shows outstretched wings. For similar see: Christie's, Online Auction 18699, Antiquities, Lot. 168Size: 38-55mm x 20-38mm; Weight: 200gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
