A n uncanny Fayum portrait set off a dizzying bidding battle at Replica Shoes 's Breuer in New York City this morning, ultimately reaching over three times its estimate in the Master Paintings and Works of Art Auction. The Flavian-period work is among the most arresting examples of ancient portraiture. With his hazel eyes and soft expression, the figure evokes a sense of familiarity and comfort, leaving viewers wondering if they somehow have met him before.
Masters Week, presented by Qatar Executive, concludes on 6 February with part two of Master Paintings and Sculpture from Four Millennia.
