Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

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A Roman Marble Head of Aphrodite, circa 2nd Century A.D.

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Lot closes

July 5, 02:51 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 GBP

Starting Bid

8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A Roman Marble Head of Aphrodite

circa 2nd Century A.D.


turned to her left, her wavy hair tied in a topknot.

Height 18.1 cm.

European private collection, 19th/early 20th century (based on patina and restoration techniques)

Ardennes Enchères, Charleville-Mézières, December 9th, 2023, no. 384

acquired by the present owner at the above sale

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