Lot 193
A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Boy
Estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

Sold for $12,600

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Boy
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
Height 7 inches (17.8 cm).
Property from Georgette D'Angelo, Glencoe, Illinois

Provenance:
Acquired from B.C. Holland, Chicago, late 1960s-early 1970s.
Condition Report
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some weathering and losses, notably to top of proper right ear. Other notable gouges include to proper left cheek. Areas of reddish brown patination. Some encrustations and scratches typical of age. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images. Height with stand 12 3/4 inches (32.39 cm).

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