A Roman-style marble portrait bust head of a woman 19th Century or earlier Modelled full face with waved hair, 29cm high Footnotes: Provenance with Royal Athena Galleries, New York. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1984. This head is possibly intended to be a portrait of Sallustia Orbiana, the wife of Severus Alexander, who was emperor AD 225-227. The distinctive hairstyle was popularized by Julia Domna, wife of the earlier Emperor, Septimius Severus, and continued to be favoured by Imperial and noble women into the early 3rd Century. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing