Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Roman Bust Of Serapis, 1961

Beschreibung : 2nd century AD. A bronze bust mount of Serapis with long flowing hair and trimmed beard, wearing a pleated tunic and mantle, the head covered by the typical modius headgear, probably an applique for furniture, mounted on a custom-made display stand. See for parallels Bieber, M., The Sculpture of the Hellenistic Age, New York, 1961, especially figs.296-7. 65 grams total, 80mm including stand (3). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019), acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000. Usually this deity is represented with features carved with narrow eyes, a wide flat nose and pursed lips, Serapis, an Egyptian-Greek syncretic god designed to appeal to the largest possible majority, was often represented as symbol of religious unity of the official Graeco-Roman pantheon, and therefore as symbol of unity for the Empire. Serapis is a historically verified, deliberately planned religious synthesis, commissioned by Ptolemy I (323-283 BC), and kept and spread by the Romans. Serapis worship remained popular until the advent of Christianity. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils.

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