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23 janvier 2024

Bronze Siren, Circa 5th century B.C., Archaic Period, Etruscan

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Bronze Siren, Circa 5th century B.C., Archaic Period, Etruscan. Bronze. H: 5.5 cm. ©️ David Aaron Arts Gallery, London.

In excellent condition, with vibrant green and blue encrusted acquired patination over large areas of the surface. With old collection label on the base of stand, reading ‘—27’.

Provenance: Previously in the Private Collection of museum curator, publisher and director of the Presses Universitaires de France between 1934-1976 Mr Paul-Joseph Angoulvent (1899-1976), France, prior to 1976.
Thence by descent, France (accompanied by French cultural passport 238899).
ALR: S00226288, with IADAA certificate, this item has been checked against the Interpol database.

Note: Sirens were dangerous bird-like females who tempted sailors with their hauntingly beautiful song. This beautifully modelled figure was possibly an attachment or terminal to a bronze vessel or mirror.

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