STATUETTE OF APOLLO Roman art, 2nd century AD Bronze with green patina H. 11 cm Provenance European private collection, acquired in 2012 The god is shown naked, standing slightly hip to hip. His left leg is bent forward. His right arm bent, his hand holds a pomegranate. The face is slightly three-quartered and is characterized by soft and graceful features. The hair is composed of long wavy locks brought back and letting fall on each a long lock. A roman bronze statuette of Apollo. The god is shown naked, standing slightly hipped. Left leg bent, forward. Her right arm bent, her hand is holding a pomegrenate. The slightly three-quarter face is characterized by soft and graceful features. The hair is made up of long, wavy strands pulled back and letting a long strand fall over each. Ca. 2nd century A.D

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