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LOT 0746
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
MARBLE HEAD OF A WOMAN
ROMAN, 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
4 3/4 in. (230 grams total, 12 cm including stand).
ROMAN, 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
4 3/4 in. (230 grams total, 12 cm including stand).
Carved in the round in good quality marble, with plump cheeks, a flat nose and lentoid sockets at the eyes, the hair modelled in a chignon, small socket at the right ear; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
London art market, 1992.
FOOTNOTES:
The eyes have been prepared to accept silver or other inserts, and the ear likewise would have been provided with a model earring.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
