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LOT 0127
Roman Marble Lower Torso
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
10 1/2 in. (9.35 kg total, 26.5 cm including stand).
Statue fragment of the hips, buttocks and thighs of a nude female; mounted on a custom-made stand.
Provenance
Ex Paris collection.
French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11955-209637.
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LOT 0127
Roman Marble Lower Torso
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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