Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0909

Roman Marble Face Fragment

1ST CENTURY A.D.

6 1/8 in. (1.21 kg, 15.5 cm).

Plano-convex in section with exaggerated puffy cheeks and small pursed mouth; possibly from a putto in a figural frieze.

Provenance

Acquired in the 1992.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.

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 0909

Roman Marble Face Fragment

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
    Roman Bronze Vessel Handle with Face
    1st century A.D.

    Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £1,000

    Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem and eyes. 110 grams, 14.2 cm



    Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's and Bonhams catalogue pages. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12529-232161.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Glass Double Balsamarium
    Roman Glass Double Balsamarium
    Circa 4th century A.D.

    Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £160

    Formed as a pair of conjoined tubes with slightly flared tops and thickened rims; applied handles at the shoulders joined to the rim; glass with areas of iridescence; mounted on a custom-made stand. 85 grams, 10.9 cm



    From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

    Lot Details

  • Roman and Earlier Miniature Statue Collection
    Roman and Earlier Miniature Statue Collection
    1st-3rd century A.D. and earlier

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

    Including standing figure in fringed cloak and other types. 21.8 grams total, 22-39 mm



    Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, England.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list