A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man
Sale 1100 - Antiquities & Ancient Art Online (Session II)
Nov 11, 2022
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Lot Description
A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man
Trajanic Period, Early 2nd Century A.D.
Height 10 inches (26 cm).
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a California Private Collection
Provenance:
Wood Dalling Hall Estate, Norfolk, United Kingdom.
Cheffins Auction, United Kingdom, The Fine Sale, Day 2, 28 November 2019, Lot 285.
Condition Report
Intact as preserved. Overall weathered surface with the hair at the back of the head nearly lost. Wear and moderate loss to both ears and minor loss to proper right eye. Evidence of adhesive no longer present or encrustation on nose and chin under UV light. Surface patination. The center of the neck smoothed and drilled to accommodate the rod for a modern stand. Height with base 15 1/2 inches. Overall fine stable condition.
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