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LOT 1536
Bearded Marble Head of a Philosopher
19TH CENTURY A.D.
16 1.2 in. (17.4 kg total, 41 cm high including stand).
Modelled in the round with neatly trimmed hair, moustache and beard; the features rugged with a slightly furrowed brow and heaviness to the jowls; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceEx Paris collection.
Marseille Auction, Encheres, France, 2000s.
French gallery, Paris.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11985-209629.
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LOT 1536
Bearded Marble Head of a Philosopher
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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