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A Roman Marble Acroterion

A Roman Marble Acroterion, circa 2nd/3rd Century A.D.

A fragmentary Roman marble acroterion from a sarcophagus lid featuring a bearded head of a sea or wind god with intricate carved details. Dating to the 2nd or 3rd century A.D., it retains traces of original red pigmentation and demonstrates skillful marble carving techniques.

Medium: from the right front corner of a large sarcophagus lid, carved with the head of a sea or wind god, his face with full lips, fragmentary nose probably once restored in marble, incised irises with drilled crescentic pupils, and gnarled and furrowed brow, the thick wavy hair falling in long voluted locks onto the base of the lid; traces of red pigment.
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 29, 2022

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 179

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A Roman Marble Acroterion, A Roman Marble Acroterion, circa 2nd/3rd Century A.D.

Medium

from the right front corner of a large sarcophagus lid, carved with the head of a sea or wind god, his face with full lips, fragmentary nose probably once restored in marble, incised irises with drilled crescentic pupils, and gnarled and furrowed brow, the thick wavy hair falling in long voluted locks onto the base of the lid; traces of red pigment.

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