ROMAN MARBLE STATUE OF A NOBLE BOY 3rd-4th century AD The upper portion of a finely-executed statue or stele, carved fully in the round, depicting a noble youth portrayed in high-status clothing with hands clasped across the chest; the clothing depicting finely embroidered hemming to the mantle and a detailed collar; a raised diadem band to the brow; professionally mounted on a custom-made stand; Palmyran workmanship. 3.4 kg, 30cm including stand (11 3/4"). Fine condition, repaired. Provenance Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s; formerly the property of a lady, purchased from Sotheby's in the 1970s. Literature Cf.Bonhams sale 16777, 29th April 2009, lots 48-53 for a group of broadly similar busts.
ROMAN MARBLE STATUE OF A NOBLE BOY 3rd-4th century AD The upper portion of a finely-executed statue or stele, carved fully in the round, depicting a noble youth portrayed in high-status clothing with hands clasped across the chest; the clothing depicting finely embroidered hemming to the mantle and a detailed collar; a raised diadem band to the brow; professionally mounted on a custom-made stand; Palmyran workmanship. 3.4 kg, 30cm including stand (11 3/4"). Fine condition, repaired. Provenance Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s; formerly the property of a lady, purchased from Sotheby's in the 1970s. Literature Cf.Bonhams sale 16777, 29th April 2009, lots 48-53 for a group of broadly similar busts.
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
