Description:

Greco-Roman, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A cast bronze male dwarf depicted nude with a muscular body and delineated genitalia. He strikes a lively pose with the right arm raised to his head, the left arm bent at the elbow, hands with fingers clenched in fists, the right leg slightly behind his body, and the left leg slightly advanced and lifted. His head is tilted slightly to one side and displays a serious visage with almond-shaped eyes and pursed lips. Mottled russet brown and green patina graces the surface. Size: 2.375" H (6 cm); 4.25" H (10.8 cm) on included custom stand.

A stylistically similar example of a prancing dwarf hammered for $6,572 at Christie's, New York "The Morven Collection of Ancient Art" auction (sale 1466, June 8, 2004, lot 489).

Provenance: private Dere collection, New Jersey, USA; ex-Sasson Ancient Art, Jerusalem, Israel, accompanied by export document

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  • Condition: Intact and quite excellent. Surface slightly softened with age, beautiful green/brown patina.

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