Bidspirit auction | Roman Bronze Statuette of Eros

Roman Bronze Statuette of Eros - Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.. Eros modelled in the round, advancing, carrying an amphora on his left shoulder, wings spread to the rear, right hand open to accept a bow(?); mounted on a custom-made stand with brass nameplate. Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl.44, for type. 160 grams total, 12.5 cm including stnad (2 in.). Ex Phillips UK in 1998.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]