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A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man — A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man, Republican/early Augustan, circa 1st Century B.C.

A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man

A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man, Republican/early Augustan, circa 1st Century B.C.

This Roman marble portrait head from the Republican or early Augustan period (circa 1st Century B.C.) exemplifies the realist portrait tradition of ancient Rome. The work showcases the sculptor's skill in capturing individualized facial features with naturalistic precision.

Medium
Marble
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 156

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A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man, A Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man, Republican/early Augustan, circa 1st Century B.C.

This Roman marble portrait head from the Republican or early Augustan period (circa 1st Century B.C.) exemplifies the realist portrait tradition of ancient Rome. The work showcases the sculptor's skill in capturing individualized facial features with naturalistic precision.

Medium
Marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Roman, Classical Antiquity, Early Augustan, Republican Era, Sculpture, Portrait, Realism, Male Figure

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