A Composite Marble Head of the Sperlonga Odysseus

After the Antique, 20th Century

Height overall 23 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Height of bust (excluding mount) 14 inches. In overall good and stable condition with dark coloration to the surface and in crevices from dirt and grime. Any portions lacking, including the tip of the figure's nose, has a dull edge evidencing age or initial intent and no evidence of new or fresh breaks are apparent. The surface is textured throughout with some pitting. A network of cracks are exhibited on the figure's right cheek, one of these stretching through his mouth, across his right cheek, just under his right ear and to the edge of his hair. Exhibiting additional cracks to the back and right side of his neck. His hair piece with hairline cracks and two spots of bruised loss. Having some white deposit to the marks on his head and his cheek, as well as smaller minor spots throughout. Additional images available upon request.

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Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

European Furniture and Decorative Arts

A Composite Marble Head of the Sperlonga Odysseus

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