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LOT 0312
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
MEDIEVAL MARBLE BUST OF EMPEROR CONSTANTINE
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
11 7/8 in. (6.3 kg total, 30 cm high including stand).
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
11 7/8 in. (6.3 kg total, 30 cm high including stand).
A marble bust of Emperor Constantine with the hair formed as large lank curls; narrow face with large almond-shaped eyes and broad mouth; face reworked from an earlier late medieval head; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11660-199347.
VETTING:
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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.
