Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 85:
Roman Limestone Head
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Start price:
£
50
Estimated price:
$500 - $700
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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2nd-3rd century AD
A carved limestone male head with short tousled hair, wreath to the brow with central rosette, large doleful eyes, narrow nose and small mouth, short beard to the cheeks and throat; socket to the reverse. 2 kg, 17.5cm (7"). Fine condition, abraded. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
