Silberteller mit Herkulesbüste, spätrömisch, Mitte 4. Jhdt. n. Chr. - photo 1

Silberteller mit Herkulesbüste, spätrömisch, Mitte 4. Jhdt. n. Chr.

Lot 39
14.05.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 75 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 39 | Silberteller mit Herkulesbüste, spätrömisch, Mitte 4. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Silberteller mit Herkulesbüste, spätrömisch, Mitte 4. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Silberteller mit 11,2 mm breitem, unten angelötetem Standring von 1 cm Höhe aus 2 mm dickem Silberblechstreifen. Die Tellerwandung leicht gewölbt und am Rand zu einer hängenden Randlippe umgebrochen. Auf dem Umbruch ein Perlrand aus von unten her herausgetriebenen, kugeligen Buckeln von ca. 6 mm Breite. Zwischen den Buckeln ein Abstand von je 2 - 3 mm. Im Zentrum des Tellers ein 11,6 cm breites Medaillon mit einer Herkulesbüste eingesetzt. Außen eine 14 mm breite, leicht gewölbte und vergoldete Zierleiste (Kymation). Darin das ausdrucksstarke, bärtige Gesicht des größten aller griechischen Heroen, mit kurz geschorenem, lockigem Haupthaar, um dessen muskulösen Nacken mit zwei Falten am hinteren Hals ein Löwenfell mit verknoteten Pranken gelegt ist. Die Binnenstruktur des Fellhaars durch feine Punzen lebendig dargestellt. Der Blick geradlinig nach vorne gerichtet. Stirn, Nase, Wangen und Mundpartie sorgfältig modelliert und einen entschlossenen, willensstarken und vom Leben gezeichneten Mann überzeugend darstellend. Hinter seinem Rücken ragt eine knorrige Keule aus Olivenholz hervor, seine liebste, von ihm selbst gefertigte Waffe. Keule und Fell vergoldet. Durchmesser 24,2 cm. Höhe 4,8 cm. Gewicht 580 g. Oberfläche mit grauer, minimal fleckiger Patina. Vereinzelt geringfügige, feine Kratzer und leichte Schlagspuren an Standring und am Rand, den Gesamteindruck in keiner Weise beeinträchtigend. Ausgesprochen hochwertiges Silberschmiedeerzeugnis der Spätantike, mit für diese Epoche typischer Stilisierung von großer künstlerischer Qualität.
Provenienz: Aus österreichischer Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1960er Jahren.
A Late Roman silver plate with a bust of Hercules, mid-4th century A.D.
A Late Roman silver plate with a bust of Hercules, mid-4th century A.D.
Silver plate with 11.2 mm wide base ring, 1 cm high, soldered to the bottom, made of 2 mm thick silver sheet. The plate wall is slightly curved and folded at the edge to form a hanging rim lip. On the edge there is a beaded border made of spherical humps approx. 6 mm wide that are driven out from below, with a space of 2 - 3 mm between the bumps. In the center of the plate an 11.6 cm wide medallion with a bust of Hercules. On the outside there is a 14 mm wide, slightly curved and gold-plated decorative border (kymation). Inside is the expressive, bearded face of the greatest of all Greek heroes with close-cropped, curly hair. A lion skin with knotted paws is placed around his muscular neck with two folds at the back of the neck. The internal structure of the fur is vividly represented by fine punches. The gaze is directed straight ahead. The forehead, nose, cheeks and mouth area are carefully modeled and convincingly portray a determined, strong-willed man marked by life. Behind his back protrudes a gnarled club made of olive wood, his favorite weapon, made by himself. Club and lion's fur gold-plated. Diameter 24.2 cm. Height 4.8 cm. Weight 580 g. Surface with gray, minimally mottled patina. A few minor, fine scratches and light impact marks on the base ring and on the edge, which in no way affect the overall impression.
Extremely high-quality silversmith's product from late antiquity with stylization typical of this era and of great artistic quality.
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection, acquired in the 1960s.
Condition: I - II
Place of origin:Roman Empire
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