Petite Roman Bronze Head of Apollo

**First Time At Auction**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming cast-bronze head of a deity, perhaps Apollo, the god of music, poetry, art, and knowledge. He stares to his left with almond-shaped eyes and has full lips and a perky nose beneath a curly coiffure and a lobed helmet. The interior of the head is filled with lead, and mottled layers of green and brown patina cover the entire composition. Size: 1.1" W x 1.6" H (2.8 cm x 4.1 cm); 3.3" H (8.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-William Froelich collection, New York, USA, acquired in 1970s

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#137286
Condition Report: This is a head from a larger figure. Minor nicks and abrasions to neckline, face, and helmet, with minor pitting in some areas, and light encrustations. Nice remaining facial details. Great mottled patina throughout.