Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Property from a Belgian Private Collection
A Roman Marble Head of Eros, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Lot Closed
July 6, 12:51 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from a Belgian Private Collection
A Roman Marble Head of Eros
circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
turned to his right and looking down, with parted lips and curly hair; nose restored.
Height 9.5 cm.
European private collection, 19th century (based on restoration techniques)
European private collection, early to mid-20th Century (based on wooden socle)
Evelyn Joll (1925-2001), London, acquired in 1960
Christie's, London, April 26th, 2012, no. 307, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
European private collection, early to mid-20th Century (based on wooden socle)
Evelyn Joll (1925-2001), London, acquired in 1960
Christie's, London, April 26th, 2012, no. 307, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
The turn of the head and curly hair are reminiscent of the famous type of Eros stringing his bow (e.g. http://arachne.uni-koeln.de/item/objekt/15894).