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LOT 0102

Roman Marble Head on Corinthian Capital Section

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

17 3/8 in. (16.2 kg total, 44 cm high including stand).

A 2nd-3rd century A.D. Roman marble Corinthian capital fragment carved with acanthus leaves; together with a 16th-17th century A.D. reworked male head modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
English private collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11623-199751.

CONDITION

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LOT 0102

Roman Marble Head on Corinthian Capital Section

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900

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