Antiquities of the Garden: A Collector's Living Ancient World

Provenance:

Art Market, London.

Private Collection, United Kingdom, acquired from the above in 2000.

Bonhams, London, Antiquities, 15 October 2008, Lot 208.

Christian Levett, London, 2010-2015.

Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France. [Acc. no. MM.2011.584]

Exhibited: 

France, Mougin, Mougins Museum of Classical Art, 2010-2015.

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Surface exhibits oxidation with varying patina, including some azurite spotting. A rough and notable crack present at the proper back left. Additional tears visible along the edges and at the proper left ocular aperture. Bending observed to the nose guard. Some restoration evident. Inscribed in white ink with inventory number “MM.2011.584.” Overall in good condition. See additional images. Height 21 cm (8 1/4 inches). Height with stand 35.5 cm (14 inches).

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