Sale 6428
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$2,000 – $3,000
Provenance:
Private Collection, France, 1940s.
Christie's, London, Antiquities, 29 April 2010, Lot 326.
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Large part of back of the head is now missing. Area of rough surface at back. Chips to the lower proper right side, left front corner, and front lower edge. Other areas of loss to hair and face. Notable abrasion at proper left cheek. Overall with dark patina. Overall in good and stable condition. See additional images. Fixed onto a dark wood mount. Height with stand 25 cm (9 13/16 inches).
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Jacob Coley
Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Antiquities and Ancient Art