High-relief sculpture of a male head, probably from an insertion. The head, with large eyes and hemmed eyelids, rests on a broad neck. The treatment of the back suggests that this sculpture could have been inserted into another element. Marble, spalls at mouth and nose, bears a plaque on the back stating "Gallo-Roman period, Senomus necropolis excavations" (probably Senons). Gaul, Roman or earlier H. 16.8 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection
Estimate
€2,000 - €4,000
Result
€2,340
Buyer's premium
30%
High-relief sculpture of a male head, probably from an insertion.
The head, with large eyes and hemmed eyelids, rests on a broad neck. The treatment of the back suggests that this sculpture could have been inserted into another element.
Marble, spalls at mouth and nose, bears a plaque on the back stating "Gallo-Roman period, Senomus necropolis excavations" (probably Senons).
Gaul, Roman or earlier
H. 16.8 cm
Provenance :
Jean Roudillon Collection
Sale
Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot
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75009 Paris