Property from a Belgian Private Collection
A Roman Marble Head of Eros, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
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July 6, 12:51 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from a Belgian Private Collection
A Roman Marble Head of Eros
circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
turned to his right and looking down, with parted lips and curly hair; nose restored.
Height 9.5 cm.
European private collection, 19th century (based on restoration techniques)
European private collection, early to mid-20th Century (based on wooden socle)
Evelyn Joll (1925-2001), London, acquired in 1960
Christie's, London, April 26th, 2012, no. 307, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
European private collection, early to mid-20th Century (based on wooden socle)
Evelyn Joll (1925-2001), London, acquired in 1960
Christie's, London, April 26th, 2012, no. 307, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
The turn of the h🍃ead and curly hair are reminiscent of the famous type of Eros stringing his bow (e.g. ).
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