Roman cornice fragment, 1st-2nd century AD
Marble
Dimensions: 28 x 64cm
11777 IVP
£ 24,000
Further images
A projecting triangular cornice element, originally forming part of a building's entablature. The face features five decorative registers: the lowest is rough-hewn, followed by a band of egg-and-dart ornamentation. Above...
A projecting triangular cornice element, originally forming part of a building's entablature. The face features five decorative registers: the lowest is rough-hewn, followed by a band of egg-and-dart ornamentation. Above this, a single step leads to a row of acanthus leaf carvings, topped by a register of arches. Finally, separated by two steps, the uppermost register displays a lamb's tongue motif. The sides and back remain rough-hewn, while the lower edge is partially finished and polished.
Provenance
Private collection, Spain; acquired in Seville 10th October 1966Galerie Piatti, Paris, France
