Art romain, Période de Faustine l'Ancienne, deuxième tiers du IIème siècle
Young woman's head with her hair pulled back in fine frontal strands and gathered in a thick braid that winds up to the top of her head.
Greek marble.
H.: 29 cm. (without base)
Limestone deposits.
Slight wear, missing nose, sticking to the top of the bun, small shine on the upper left eyelid.
Provenance:
Acquired from Numifrance on November 10, 1983.
Live Friday 26 February 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 9

Art romain, Période de Faustine l'Ancienne, deuxième tiers du IIème siècle Young woman's head with her hair pulled back in fine frontal strands and gathered in a thick braid that winds up to the top of her head. Greek marble. H.: 29 cm. (without base) Limestone deposits. Slight wear, missing nose, sticking to the top of the bun, small shine on the upper left eyelid. Provenance: Acquired from Numifrance on November 10, 1983.

Estimate
€10,000 - €15,000
Result
€16,000
Buyer's premium
24%
Art romain, Période de Faustine l'Ancienne, deuxième tiers du IIème siècle Young woman's head with her hair pulled back in fine frontal strands and gathered in a thick braid that winds up to the top of her head. Greek marble. H.: 29 cm. (without base) Limestone deposits. Slight wear, missing nose, sticking to the top of the bun, small shine on the upper left eyelid. Provenance: Acquired from Numifrance on November 10, 1983.
Sale Friday 26 February 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris