1117 - Roman Bronze Hunchback Grotesque Statuette. 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Modelled in the round, sitting nude with head turned, arms and legs bent; wearing a brimmed cap with a feather in the crown; the spine and sternum modelled protruding, large, impressed eyes, genitals protruding below the crossed legs. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 196; see also C be, J.B., La caricature et la parodie dans le monde romain antique des origines Juv nal, Biblioth que des coles fran aises d'Ath nes et de Rome, 206, Paris, De Boccard, 1966; Dunand, F., Terres cuites gr co-romaines d' gypte, Paris, Mus e du Louvre, d partement des antiquit s gyptiennes; R union des mus es nationaux, 1990; Ewigleben, C., von Grumbkow, J. (Hrsg.), G tter, Gr ber & Grotesken. Tonfiguren aus dem Alltagsleben im r mischen gypten, Bilderhefte des Museums f r Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 25, Hamburg, Museum f r Kunst und Gewerbe, 1991. 130 grams, 93 mm (3 5/8 in.).

Roman Bronze Hunchback Grotesque Statuette. 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Modelled in the round, sitting nude with head turned, arms and legs bent; wearing a brimmed cap with a feather in the crown; the spine and sternum modelled protruding, large, impressed eyes, genitals protruding below the crossed legs. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 196; see also C be, J.B., La caricature et la parodie dans le monde romain antique des origines Juv nal, Biblioth que des coles fran aises d'Ath nes et de Rome, 206, Paris, De Boccard, 1966; Dunand, F., Terres cuites gr co-romaines d' gypte, Paris, Mus e du Louvre, d partement des antiquit s gyptiennes; R union des mus es nationaux, 1990; Ewigleben, C., von Grumbkow, J. (Hrsg.), G tter, Gr ber & Grotesken. Tonfiguren aus dem Alltagsleben im r mischen gypten, Bilderhefte des Museums f r Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 25, Hamburg, Museum f r Kunst und Gewerbe, 1991. 130 grams, 93 mm (3 5/8 in.). Acquired from Helios Ancient Art, Mayfair, London, UK, circa 1986. From a privately held London, UK, collection from the 1980s-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13276-253965. Such small bronzes with physical abnormalities and exaggerated features served as entertainment, but also had the function of warding off evil. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.