Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Bearded Male
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**Originally Listed At $750**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A man's head, probably once part of a high relief image on the side of a tomb or stela, as it is only carved on the face and sides and has a smooth, undecorated back. The head is bearded, with wild, curling hair and a carefully depicted mustache around a small mouth. The eyes are large and expressive, the nose flat and wide. This item was likely once brightly painted. Size: 2.4" W x 3.1" H (6.1 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private New York, USA collection
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#127316
Condition Report: Head has wear to surface commensurate with age, with some deposits in lower profile areas. Nicely preserved details especially at hairline and eyes.
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100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to the Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease, the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
**Originally Listed At $750**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A man's head, probably once part of a high relief image on the side of a tomb or stela, as it is only carved on the face and sides and has a smooth, undecorated back. The head is bearded, with wild, curling hair and a carefully depicted mustache around a small mouth. The eyes are large and expressive, the nose flat and wide. This item was likely once brightly painted. Size: 2.4" W x 3.1" H (6.1 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#127316
Condition Report: Head has wear to surface commensurate with age, with some deposits in lower profile areas. Nicely preserved details especially at hairline and eyes.
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