Antiquities and Ancient Art

Provenance:

Barbara Holdridge (1929-2025), Baltimore, Maryland, by January 1970; thence by descent. [Inv. no. FA93]

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some infill and restoration to the nose, lips, and mouth. Losses to the hair and ears, with the underside smoothed and the base recut. Tool marks visible at the neck. Pitting and surface wear throughout, notably at the proper right cheek. Yellowing visible on the proper right locks just above the ear. Carved in the round. Overall in fine and stable condition. See additional images. Not permanently affixed to stand. Height with stand 38 cm.

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