Roman Limestone Capital

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

11 in. (16.8 kg, 28 cm wide).

Square in plan with four tiered acanthus-leaves with deep undercuts; cylindrical column.

Provenance

Ex Paris collection.
French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.

Literature

Cf. for fragments of similar capitals Michalowski, K., Palmyre, Fouilles Polonaises 1959, Warszawa, 1960, pl.143, p.133.

Footnotes

The capital seems near the types used in the Roman East, in particular the Alexandrian capital of type I or II, or maybe belonging to a transitional style driving to the semplificate type of the so called blocked-out capitals (a particular type of architectural decoration characterised by a simplified form).

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 0146