51. Roman fragment with a male bust, c.2nd century AD
Marble
Height: 22cm
11744
£ 20,000
Further images
Roman marble relief fragment showing the head of a togate, clean-shaven male figure, possibly a portrait. His head turned slightly to the right, he has a furrowed brow giving him...
Roman marble relief fragment showing the head of a togate, clean-shaven male figure, possibly a portrait. His head turned slightly to the right, he has a furrowed brow giving him an air of concentration and importance. His short hair is neatly brushed and reveals deeply carved ears. His lips are plump and highly naturalistic. The back of the piece is flat and roughly chiselled. The fragment has some chipping to the surface, particularly effecting the nose, but is without restoration.
Provenance
Galleria Jandolo, Rome, Italy; prior to 1957Mrs S. Pneumaticos, London, UK; acquired June 1967
Private collection, London, UK; by descent from the above
Publications
Arachne database, image number 57.1522, entered into the system 26th June 1957Sotheby's, London, Catalogue of Egyptian, Western Asiatic, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine and Viking Antiquities, 12th June 1967, lot 108
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