Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A BOY, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D
Auction Closed
December 3, 05:06 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A BOY, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D
turned to his left, with smiling expression, parted lips, and unruly hair swept up above the forehead; no restorations.
Height 15 cm.
European private collection, 19th Century (based on turned pavonazzetto marble socle)
Swiss private collection, Geneva, acquired prior to 1940
acquired by the present owner at auction in Switzerland