A MARBLE FEMALE TORSO, IN THE ROMAN 2ND CENTURY MANNER

A MARBLE FEMALE TORSO IN THE ROMAN 2ND CENTURY MANNER Of fragmentary form, unfinished to the legs and reverse, on a modern wood stand the torso 17cm high, 25cm high overall, the base 6cm square Provenance: From the collection of the vendor's grandfather, the Classical archaeologist and fellow of New College Oxford, Stanley Casson FSA (1889-1944). At New College he lectured in archaeology and delivered lectures for Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum. In 1927 he was promoted to university lecturer as the first holder of Oxford's Readership in Classical Archaeology. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, made an honorary member of the Bulgarian Archaeological Institute, and awarded the Greek Order of the Redeemer. Condition Report: As per cataloguing, fragmentary and unfinished, Later cement around rod fixing. Stained from ground contactProvenance is as stated in description and comes via email direct from vendor- grand-daughter of Stanley Casson . Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request.Condition Report Disclaimer