A Pair of Monumental Bronze Legs of a Griffin

Culture: Roman

Period: 1st century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: each 25 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3409

Provenance: English private collection, acquired 1956. Last in a Scottish auction house.

Condition: Intact

Description: Magnificent and large bronze legs of a griffin which once supported an important Roman furniture. The feet with anatomical details, clearly accentuated limbs and long, pointy claws. The legs also with worked out muscles, tendons and joints. The legs are hollow and tapering off on top to an acanthus leaf. Mounted.