Beschreibung:

DescriptionProperty from the Collection of Axel VervoordtA Roman Marble Head of Athenacirca 2nd Century A.D.
with centrally parted wavy hair gathered in a long plait at the nape of neck, and wearing a helmet of Corinthian type pushed back over the forehead, the top of the helmet decorated with a ram’s head in relief; no restorations.Height 23 cm.Condition reportAs shown. Note damage to facial features. Ends of cheek guards and top of helmet fragmentary. Loss to top of helmet has obliterated ram’s head on proper right side. Remains of a rusty iron pin below proper left eye of helmet. Chips, scratches, and abrasions overall.
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Gorny & Mosch, Munich
New York private collection
Galerie Chenel, Paris, acquired from the above
acquired by the present owner from the above in 2016Catalogue noteFor another ancient marble head from the Hruby Collection, see Sotheby's, New York, December 3rd, 2019, no. 28: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2019/ancient-sculpture-and-works-of-art-2/a-roman-marble-head-of-a-man-circa-1st-century-a-d.