Roman Statue Head of Mercury

1ST-2ND CENTURY AD

3 3/4" (335 grams, 91mm).

A Roman hollow-formed bronze statue head of Mercury, with wings to the brow, nose, lips and chin in the Greek style; twisted headband and tousled hair.

Provenance

Property of a North West London lady; from her family collection since before 2000.

CONDITION

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LOT 0154

Roman Statue Head of Mercury

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,500

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