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LOT 0374

Post Medieval Marble Bust of a Female

ROME, 18TH CENTURY A.D.

19 1/2 in. (24.4 kg total, 49.5 cm high including stand).

A naturalistic stone bust of a female figure modelled facing with her head turned right and upwards, her garment draped so as to reveal one of her breasts; on a tiered circular base.

Provenance

English private collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11682-199821

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LOT 0374

Post Medieval Marble Bust of a Female

Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)

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