Lot 30
  • 30

A Fragmentary Greek Marble Head of a Woman, circa 3rd quarter of the 4th Century B.C.

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • A Fragmentary Greek Marble Head of a Woman
  • Height 7 3/8 in. 18.7 cm.
probably from a grave stele, her face with bow-shaped lips and deep-set eyes beneath finely arched brows, her hair bound in a sakkos.

Provenance

The Thétis Foundation, Geneva (Sotheby's, New York, December 17th, 1998, no. 164, illus.)

Condition

Condition as shown, note scratches especially on forehead
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