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ROMAN. Imperial. Bronze panther statue. Circa 1st century AD. (36mm long x 39mm high). A bronze statue of an ivy-tethered panther standing right, head turned three-quarter toward viewer, snarling, tail curled downward, the ivy harness around the neck with two leaves on the chest. This panther being one of the animals flanking the god Bacchus in the scene. Mildenberg Collection number “M174” painted in red on underside of panther. Catalogue of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, pp. 38-39, no. 20, pl. 11b; Arielle Kozleff, “Animals in Ancient Art: From the Leo Mildenburg Collection”, pp. 188-189, no. 174 (this piece). Wonderful dark green and gray patina. Professionally restored.
Ex A Peaceable Kingdom: The Leo Mildenberg Collection (Christie’s 7017, 26 October 2004), lot 206 (price realized £1,195).
Arielle Kozleff suggests that the pose of this example has no parallel in literature, that this dynamic aggressive guardian pose indicates that the beast is ready to strike in order to protect its owner. She further notes ancient damage on the piece on three of the legs, that were repaired with a lead-based solder in order for the piece to fit in the scene. This small figure stands out as a truly beautiful and outstanding example of panthers from Bacchic scenes.
The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 118 lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 September 2021. CNG Feature Auction 118 – Session Four – Roman Imperial Coinage Part 2 through Antiquities will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 September 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
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