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Masterpiece Miniature Roman Silver Eagle Figurine browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Roman:Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: Item # 594619
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $1875.00 |
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| This Roman silver eagle is nothing short of a masterpiece. This piece dates circa 1st century B.C. to the 1st century A.D. The quality and detail seen on this piece is superb, and this piece probably was made by a gem engraver and/or coin die celator. This miniature silver piece is approximately 1.25 inches high and sits on a custom clear/black plexiglas base. The piece rotates around on a pin that is centered in the clear plexiglas post. This piece has detail seen within the wings that is truly remarkable, and this type of workmanship reminds one of the Greek coins of Acragas, circa 472-420 B.C., that show a standing eagle. A coin such as this may have served as a model, as the Roman artists strove to duplicate the earlier Greek artists. The minute detail, seen within the feathers of the wings and the tension portrayed in the neck with a slight twist, could only have been produced by a very accomplished artist. The pose of this piece is very refined from every angle, which is another point that defines this piece. The patina of this piece is aged to a light gray, which indicates that this piece has had contact with oxygen for quite some time and that it has not been recently cleaned. An exceptional piece with fine detail and one of the best Roman miniatures that has been offered. Ex: Private German collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | ||
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