Antiquities and Ancient Art

Provenance:

Private Collection, Switzerland, acquired 28 November 1973.

Bonhams, London, Antiquities, 7 December 2021, Lot 102.

Published:

A. Geyer, 'Ein wiederverwendetes Knabenporträt', Meded. Rom., vol. 23, 1981, p. 101-106, pl. 34-35.

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Losses to the back of the neck and proper back left side of the head, with additional losses to the nose, mouth, and chin. Surface weathering, chips, and gouges present throughout. Significant areas of encrustation visible across the surface. Overall in good and stable condition. See additional images. Affixed to stand. Height with stand 31 cm (12 1/4 inches).

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