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A Roman Mosaic Panel with a Theater Mask
Estimate: $40,000-$60,000
Sold
$60,000
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art
Size
26 3/8 x 25 1/8 inches (66.99 x 63.82 cm).
Description
A Roman Mosaic Panel with a Theater Mask
Circa 1st Century A.D.
26 3/8 x 25 1/8 inches (66.99 x 63.82 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some missing and damaged tessarae and mild encrustations commensurate with age. Mounted on honeycomb material. Excellent incorporation of various colors and sizes of tessarae. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.
Provenance
Provenance:Asfar and Sarkis, Damascus, 1960s.Phoenix Ancient Art, Geneva, 2005 (anonymous exhibition catalogue, no. 36).Christie's, New York, Antiquities, 6 June 2013, Lot 612.