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Life-size Roman Marble Bust - Severan Period

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Life-size Roman Marble Bust - Severan Period
Life-size Roman Marble Bust - Severan Period
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Rome, Severan Period, ca. early mid 3rd century CE. Realistically rendered marble portrait of a young man. Once part of a wall shrine ( as shown by the work not being finished on the reverse area below his neck), this fine work depicts a young aristocrat, with closely cropped hair, well-trimmed beard and long aquiline nose - typical of the works done in the 3rd century. A particularly handsome example, he measures 14"H, not including his custom marble base. Height with base is 20".

Provenance: Ex-private NYC, NY collection, ex-private German collection acquired in the 1980's.

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Condition
A minor few chips to his ear, otherwise excellent.
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Life-size Roman Marble Bust - Severan Period

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
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Starting Price $11,000
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