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Roman fragment with a male bust, c.2nd century AD

Roman fragment with a male bust, c.2nd century AD

Marble

Height: 22cm

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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.

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Provenance

Galleria Jandolo, Rome, Italy; prior to 1957
Sotheby's, London, Catalogue of Egyptian, Western Asiatic, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine and Viking Antiquities, 12th June 1967, lot 108
Mrs S. Pneumaticos, London, UK; acquired June 1967
Private collection, London, UK; by descent from the above

出版品

Arachne database, image number 57.1522, entered into the system 26th June 1957
Sotheby's, London, Catalogue of Egyptian, Western Asiatic, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine and Viking Antiquities, 12th June 1967, lot 108