Lot 2
Roman Empire, probably Rome, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE. Wonderful bronze candelabrum - oil lamp or candle stand - sitting on three curved legs each ending in the paws of a feline. Three large leaves open at junction of shaft and legs. Slender shaft in the form of a foliate stalk, small leaves emerging from the shaft up toward a flat plate to accommodate a oil lamp or wax candle. Close to the top of the shaft sits a winged Eros perched among the leaves. He rests his head in his hands, his elbow on his left knee, legs extended outward and wings to each side of the stalk. Size: 21.125" H (53.7 cm)
This item has been tested using XRF technology and report available to winning bidder.
Provenance: private Sonoma, California, USA collection, ex Christies, New York, December 7, 2000 realizing $9400. Cleared against Art Loss Register database, February 28, 2001 (copy pprovided to winning bidder). According to Christies, acquired from Piero Gallery, New York, Jarach family, Geneva.
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#188902
- Condition: Very small wear at top plate, one leg with stabilized crack. Eros missing a section (perhaps 65%) of right wing, tip of one leaf missing. Beautiful green/brown patina!
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