Romano-Etruscan Openwork Stool Panel 2nd-1st century BC A bronze element from a seat frame comprising a rectangular openwork panel with two lateral legs and square tiered bases, transverse band with openwork wave-pattern, upper section with facing female bust and openwork scrolled tendrils; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.6 kg total, 28cm wide including stand (11"). Fine condition. Repaired. Provenance From a private New York collection; previously with Christie's, New York, 9 December 2008, lot 140; formerly in a private North German collection, since in the 1950s; accompanied by a printout of the relevant Christie's, London, catalogue pages. Literature Cf. similar (though less ornate) bronze openwork footstool in the British Museum under accession number 1856,1226.667.
Romano-Etruscan Openwork Stool Panel 2nd-1st century BC A bronze element from a seat frame comprising a rectangular openwork panel with two lateral legs and square tiered bases, transverse band with openwork wave-pattern, upper section with facing female bust and openwork scrolled tendrils; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.6 kg total, 28cm wide including stand (11"). Fine condition. Repaired. Provenance From a private New York collection; previously with Christie's, New York, 9 December 2008, lot 140; formerly in a private North German collection, since in the 1950s; accompanied by a printout of the relevant Christie's, London, catalogue pages. Literature Cf. similar (though less ornate) bronze openwork footstool in the British Museum under accession number 1856,1226.667.
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