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Marble Head of an Elderly Man, likely Roman

$14,382
£10,655.69
€12,000
CA$19,832.69
A$20,997.64
CHF 11,363.33
MX$250,960.46
NOK 141,642.44
SEK 129,526.98
DKK 91,417.08

About the Item

Fragmentary Roman male head depicting an elderly man with a receding hairline, pronounced eyebrows, strong cheek structure, and deep facial wrinkles. Traces of original polychromy remain. The hair is indicated at the back of the head and at the temples, arranged in two registers. Heavy wear and losses to the face. Mounted on a modern square granite base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Granite,Marble,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 087-00961stDibs: LU1014248378812

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