Lot 1008 - A208 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 21. March 2024, 01.30 PM
FRAGMENT OF A FRESCO
Roman, probably 1st century AD.
Polychrome fresco. Depiction of a hippopotamus hunt in a river landscape featuring two hunters, two waterfowl and a dwelling on the riverbank.
Fresco: 36 × 109 cm, total 42 × 115 cm.
Several repairs and retouches.
Provenance:
- Antique dealer London, circa 1980 (according to Christie's).
- Collection Dr. William Conte sold at: Christie's New York, December 9, 2010, lot 157.
- Swiss private collection (copy of customs documents available).
Provenance:
- Antique dealer London, circa 1980 (according to Christie's).
- Collection Dr. William Conte sold at: Christie's New York, December 9, 2010, lot 157.
- Swiss private collection (copy of customs documents available).
CHF 15 000 / 20 000 | (€ 15 460 / 20 620)
Sold for CHF 21 250 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.