English / French Neoclassical Marble Head of a Woman
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Western Europe, probably England or France, Neoclassical Period, ca. early 19th century CE. A skillfully carved marble head of a female presenting an austere visage with slender, heavy-lidded eyes beneath a straight brow, a naturalistic nose, sunken cheeks, and a closed mouth. Capped by a lovely crown, her long hair is centrally parted and twisted back in a small bun with a cascading ponytail. A wonderful example of Neoclassical art! Size: 4.25" L x 3.25" W x 4.9" H (10.8 cm x 8.3 cm x 12.4 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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#165553
Western Europe, probably England or France, Neoclassical Period, ca. early 19th century CE. A skillfully carved marble head of a female presenting an austere visage with slender, heavy-lidded eyes beneath a straight brow, a naturalistic nose, sunken cheeks, and a closed mouth. Capped by a lovely crown, her long hair is centrally parted and twisted back in a small bun with a cascading ponytail. A wonderful example of Neoclassical art! Size: 4.25" L x 3.25" W x 4.9" H (10.8 cm x 8.3 cm x 12.4 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#165553
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece. Surface loss to nose, mouth, and chin. Some softening of detail in areas. Otherwise, very nice.
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English / French Neoclassical Marble Head of a Woman
Estimate $400 - $600
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