Bidspirit auction | Monumental Roman Bronze Left Hand

Monumental Roman Bronze Left Hand - Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.. Hollow-formed with forefinger extended and bent, thumb in gripping position and other fingers curled around; mounted on a custom-made stand; thumb and forefinger restored. Cf. Christie's, 6 December 2007, no.178. 4.65 kg total, 34 cm (47.5 cm high including stand) (13 3/8 in. (18 5/8 in.)). Ex Frits Philips, Eindhoven, Netherlands, before 1980.European private collection, 1980s.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12056-213654. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]