Bronze Figure of a Captive

Culture: Roman

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

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 5.2 cm x 4.3 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 3184

Provenance: German private collection, acquired at the French art market between 1990 and 2000. Thence Gorny Mosch Auktion 218, 18 December 2013, lot 287.

Condition: Intact

Description: Extremely expressive and dynamic bronze figure of a captivated barbarian. The tied up arms are stretched far out, the head with the stretched neck is extremely turned sideways. Virtually writhed in pain the legs are spread apart and the feet are turned upwards. The naked kneeling figure seems to try to free itself from its bonds with all its strength. Very rare in this quality!