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A Roman Marble Head of a Man
Height 7 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
Sold
$8,000
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Height 7 1/2 inches.
Description
A Roman Marble Head of a Man
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
Height 7 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of Georgette D'Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois
Condition
Intact as preserved. Overall weathered surface with losses to chin, nose, and back of head. Light encrustation with root marks and uneven surface patination as is typical in some areas. The break at the neck is uneven and drilled to accommodate the rod for a black wooden base, not permanently affixed. Height with stand 18 inches.
Provenance
Provenance:
Acquired from B.C. Holland, Chicago, in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
(Accompanied by a signed statement by the owner)