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LOT 0373
Post Medieval Marble Head of a Man
15TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
14 3/8 in. (12.7 kg total, 36.5 cm high including stand).
A carved marble portrait of a Renaissance man in profile left, depicted with stylised facial features and foliate detailing to his garments; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
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.11681-199819
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LOT 0373
Post Medieval Marble Head of a Man
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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