A Bronze Statuette of a Beggar Lot n° 23

Alexandrian 2nd-1st cent. B.C.. Bronze. H. 4.4 cm. Dm. base ca. 2.5 cm Statuette of a small, balding, old man with turgid face standing on a low, circular base. He wears a long, belted cloak that leaves his left shoulder free. He rests his large head on his right shoulder. A piece of cloth which is knotted together to form a bag hangs from his right forearm. It probably contains his few belongings. Condition: Rim of base slightly worn, otherwise intact. With Bonhams London, 30.10.2003, lot 404. Starting price: 500 CHF