A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man, probably Thucydides, 2nd Century A.D.
Lot Closed
December 17, 04:25 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man, probably Thucydides
2nd Century A.D.
with short beard, high forehead, furrowed brow, and balding pate; neck, nose, and a small circular area on left temple restored, parts of ears formerly restored.
Height 32 cm.
European private collection, 18th Century or earlier (based on restoration techniques)
French private collection, Montpellier, acquired in the 1950s or earlier (Hôtel des Ventes Montpellier-Languedoc, April 16th, 2019, no. 66, illus.)
acquired at the above sale
French private collection, Montpellier, acquired in the 1950s or earlier (Hôtel des Ventes Montpellier-Languedoc, April 16th, 2019, no. 66, illus.)
acquired at the above sale