A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Woman
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 Woman
Severan Period, Circa Early 3rd Century A.D.
Height 12 1/2 inches (31 cm).
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a California Private Collection
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York.
Stair Gallery, New York, East Meets West: Works of Art Across Cultures, 6 August 2020, Lot 56. (where catalogued as Italian)
Condition Report
Intact as preserved. Overall weathered surface with losses to chin, nose, lips, and back of head at braid. Old adhesive at the nape to accommodate modern base. Light encrustation and uneven surface patination as is typical in some areas. The break at the neck is uneven and drilled to accommodate the rod, base not present. Overall stable condition.
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