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LOT 0116
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
ROMAN MARBLE TORSO
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
9 in. (3.27 kg, 23 cm.).
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
9 in. (3.27 kg, 23 cm.).
Carved in the round, nude male torso resting against a tree (or jamb of an arch), with skilfully delineated musculature, in contrapposto pose; abraded.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12230-222368
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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.
