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Greek Bronze Beard Fragment from a Life-Size Statue

Greek Bronze Beard Fragment from a Life-Size Statue

Greek Bronze Beard Fragment from a Life-Size Statue

Greek Bronze Beard Fragment from a Life-Size Statue

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LOT 0615

Greek Bronze Beard Fragment from a Life-Size Statue

HELLENISTIC, 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

1 3/4 in. (20.77 grams, 46 mm).

Section from a groomed beard showing neatly arranged curls with incised striations. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London, UK, art market, 1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0615

Greek Bronze Beard Fragment from a Life-Size Statue

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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