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A Roman Marble Fragment with Latin Inscription
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$4,250
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Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Height 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm).
Description
A Roman Marble Fragment with Latin Inscription
Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Height 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Areas of possibly restored fragments. Scratches, chips, and encrustations. Uneven surface patination with orange/brown areas. Deposits in letters. Edges rough and uneven. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance: Art Market, Germany, prior to 2000.Private Collection, London. Art Market, London.Private Collection, Beverly Hills, California, 2000s.Transcription[Dis Man]ibusGratae [Fe]cit[ ]us Apulus[Ben]e MerentiTranslationTo the spirits of the dead[for] GrataMade this[by] Apulus[?] well deserving of it