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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.
ProvenanceAcquired 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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Roman Marble Head on Corinthian Capital Section
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
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. 16.2 kg total, 44 cm high including stand
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. -
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A mixed group of coarse white wall plaster fragments from a fresco, with painted designs in white, ochre, claret, crimson and blue. 10 kg total, 7.4-12 cm
Fair condition.
Acquired in the 19th century. Jeger collection, Switzerland. Property of an English gentleman. -
Roman Double-Handled Unguentarium
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
An aqua glass unguentarium or double cosmetic tube of tubular form with rolled rim, two twin-looped applied handles; iridescent surfaces. 41 grams, 10.1 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
