Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

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Property from a Belgian Private Collection

A Roman Marble Head of a Woman, circa 3rd Century A.D.

Lot Closed

July 6, 12:54 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Belgian Private Collection

A Roman Marble Head of a Woman

circa 3rd Century A.D. 


probably from a relief, turned to her right, with centrally parted wavy hair surmounted by a veil; no restorations.

Height 20 cm.

private collection, Paris, acquired in the 1940s (further supported by the mid-century wood custom base)
Galerie Chenel, Paris, acquired at auction at Drouot, Paris in 2012
acquired by the present owner from the above in 2012