A fragment of a Roman terracotta plaque with a fleeing woman attacked by a ferocious animal. C. 1st century. AD. H. 16 cm.
Provenance: Charity auction 1940. Back of relief noted with ink: FINLANDSHJÆLPEN AUKT no 281. 1940. IFLG: J: WILHELM HJEMBRAGT AF S..URD MÜLLER. In the years 1939–1940 Danes seeked to help war-torn Finland with various fundraising initiatives a.o. the auction where this terracotta was sold. Danish private collection. Acquired privately pre-1998.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Antiquities, furniture, decorative art, carpets and books, 22 September 2021