Solid Bronze Statue of a Young Stag

Culture: Roman

Period: 1st-2nd century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 24.4 cm high

Price: 8 000 Euro

Ref: 3734

Provenance: Swiss private collection A. K., acquired prior to 1971. On 2 December 2011 acquired by the French art dealer Joseph Uzan, Galerie Samarcande, Paris. Until recently in their inventory. With a copy of the 2011 invoice.

Condition: Forelegs are broken in ancient times and missing. The left hindleg reattached. The surface in some areas slightly rough. Nevertheless, an impressive, very large bronze sculpture.

Description: Large, solid cast bronze statue of a young stag in a jumping position. The animal stands on its hindlegs and has its (today in large part missing) forelegs pulled up. Its naturalistically worked out head is slightly turned to the left. It has finely drawn eyes, which are slightly bulging and underline its tension. The mouth is long with an almost spherical end. The velvet antlers underline its age. The spoon-like ears are far stretched back. The body is also skilfully modelled. Belly, muscles and the buttock are naturalistically depicted. The hindlegs, on which the animal stands, are strained. In the back a short tail protrudes. A rare, important depiction. On an old wood base.