Greek Archaic Satyr Head Protome

Greek Archaic Satyr Head Protome 5th century BC

A bronze protome of a satyr's head with pointed chin and protruding tongue; mounted on a custom-made stand. 116 grams total, 73mm including stand (3"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the private collection of Edward Lucie-Smith, an English writer, poet, art critic, curator and broadcaster; received by gift in the early 1990s from George Ortiz, a collector who assembled what is considered to be one of the 'finest collections of antiquities in private hands'.