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LOT 0766
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF TYCHE
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (657 grams, 12 cm).
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (657 grams, 12 cm).
Carved in the round with soft features and dignified expression, the hair dressed in a chignon, modius above. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
The Great House collection, Kegworth, N.W. Leicestershire, UK.
Acquired at auction 40-50 years ago; specific sale details not recorded.
LITERATURE:
Cf. complete figure with similar headgear in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no. 2016.496.1.
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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.
