A Roman Marble Torso of a Boy, circa 2nd/3rd Century A.D.
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July 6, 01:44 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Roman Marble Torso of a Boy
circa 2nd/3rd Century A.D.
standing with the weight on his right leg, his right arm carved separately and formerly dowelled on, and wearing a chlamys fastened on his right shoulder and falling down his back; the head formerly restored, the penis drilled for insertion of a water pipe.
Height 42 cm.
European private collection, circa 19th Century (based on restoration techniques and reuse as a fountain figure)
Belgian private collection (Hôtel de Ventes Horta, Brussels, May 12th, 2005, no. 476)
Galerie Desmet, Brussels, acquired at the above sale
acquired by the present owner from the above on May 27th, 2015
Belgian private collection (Hôtel de Ventes Horta, Brussels, May 12th, 2005, no. 476)
Galerie Desmet, Brussels, acquired at the above sale
acquired by the present owner from the above on May 27th, 2015
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