5th C. Romano-Celtic Limestone Corbel
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Romano-Celtic, late Imperial Period, ca. 5th century CE. A marvelous hand-carved limestone corbel presenting a projecting head peering outwards. A lovely veil falls from the flat-topped headdress, cascading down the sides of the face and held in place by a slender, braided headband. Looking slightly to their right, the ovoid visage is framed by a short coiffure, while a thick collar or necklace rests below. Size: 5" L x 6.75" W x 6.25" H (12.7 cm x 17.1 cm x 15.9 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Connell collection, Massachusetts, USA
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#162688
Romano-Celtic, late Imperial Period, ca. 5th century CE. A marvelous hand-carved limestone corbel presenting a projecting head peering outwards. A lovely veil falls from the flat-topped headdress, cascading down the sides of the face and held in place by a slender, braided headband. Looking slightly to their right, the ovoid visage is framed by a short coiffure, while a thick collar or necklace rests below. Size: 5" L x 6.75" W x 6.25" H (12.7 cm x 17.1 cm x 15.9 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Connell collection, Massachusetts, USA
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#162688
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece. Softening of detail throughout and loss of detail on face. Nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits and encrustations.
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5th C. Romano-Celtic Limestone Corbel
Estimate $900 - $1,350
Jul 08, 2021
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0044: 5th C. Romano-Celtic Limestone Corbel
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•0 BidsEst. $900 - $1,350•Starting Price $350
CLEARANCE | Ancient & Ethnographic ArtJul 08, 2021 10:00 AM EDTBuyer's Premium 24.5%
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Description
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Romano-Celtic, late Imperial Period, ca. 5th century CE. A marvelous hand-carved limestone corbel presenting a projecting head peering outwards. A lovely veil falls from the flat-topped headdress, cascading down the sides of the face and held in place by a slender, braided headband. Looking slightly to their right, the ovoid visage is framed by a short coiffure, while a thick collar or necklace rests below. Size: 5" L x 6.75" W x 6.25" H (12.7 cm x 17.1 cm x 15.9 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Connell collection, Massachusetts, USA
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#162688
Romano-Celtic, late Imperial Period, ca. 5th century CE. A marvelous hand-carved limestone corbel presenting a projecting head peering outwards. A lovely veil falls from the flat-topped headdress, cascading down the sides of the face and held in place by a slender, braided headband. Looking slightly to their right, the ovoid visage is framed by a short coiffure, while a thick collar or necklace rests below. Size: 5" L x 6.75" W x 6.25" H (12.7 cm x 17.1 cm x 15.9 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Connell collection, Massachusetts, USA
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#162688
Condition
...
Fragment of a larger piece. Softening of detail throughout and loss of detail on face. Nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits and encrustations.
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