Roman statuette of a seated philosopher, 2nd-3rd century AD
Bronze
Height: 14.4cm
12009
Further images
Hollow bronze statuette of a philosopher wearing heavy drapery, adopting the traditional seated pose of thinkers, his right foto forward and both arms extended with palms upturned, his gaze rests...
Hollow bronze statuette of a philosopher wearing heavy drapery, adopting the traditional seated pose of thinkers, his right foto forward and both arms extended with palms upturned, his gaze rests slightly downwards and to the left. Right hand missing, thumb and tip of fingers on the left hand damaged, the surface with a mottle dark and bright green patina, showing sign of erosion.
Provenance
Henning Throne-Holst (1895-1980), Sweden. (298 his collection number?)
His Sale; Christie's, London, 8th June 1988R.S.L. collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 2000
Accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece.
A portrait of Throne-Holst, painted by fellow Norwegian Alf Rolfson, is on permanent display at the Gripsholm castle, southwest of Stockholm, in an exhibition to honour distinguished Swedes.
