Lot 195
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A FRENCH BRONZE BUST OF MINERVA
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A FRENCH BRONZE BUST OF MINERVA

LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH BRONZE BUST OF MINERVA
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Modelled wearing a helmet cast in relief to either side with images of Romulus and Remus
17¼in. (44cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

Lot Essay

One of the major deities of ancient Greece and Rome, Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, arts and learning. The daughter of Jupiter and sister of Hebe, she is also associated with civilised war and the fighting of just causes.

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