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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.
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