Ancient Roman Marble Head of Alexander the Great
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Ancient Roman marble head of a young male in the Alexander the Great tradition, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, mounted on a modern display stand included, overall height about 95 mm (head ~66 mm); condition excellent with minor abrasions, Certificate of Authenticity available on request, EU shipping only from the Netherlands.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman marble head of a young male, his hair styled in waves with a border around the face. The head is presented on a modern display stand which is included in the sale and allows for immediate presentation.
The youthful male is carved with a calm and idealised expression. The face is softly modelled, with almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a small, closed mouth, conveying a sense of restraint and classical harmony. The hair is arranged in carefully carved, rounded locks, swept forward and framed by a distinct border encircling the face.
The overall appearance reflects the enduring influence of portraits associated with Alexander the Great, particularly in the youthful physiognomy and idealised treatment rather than individualised portraiture. Such imagery was widely adopted in Roman art to convey virtues such as heroism, intellect and divine favour.
Condition: Excellent condition, minor abrasions and visible wear consistent with an ancient artefact. The display stand shown in the images (not fixed) is included in the sale.
Height including display: ± 95,2 mm
Height of head: ± 65,9 mm
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman marble head of a young male, his hair styled in waves with a border around the face. The head is presented on a modern display stand which is included in the sale and allows for immediate presentation.
The youthful male is carved with a calm and idealised expression. The face is softly modelled, with almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a small, closed mouth, conveying a sense of restraint and classical harmony. The hair is arranged in carefully carved, rounded locks, swept forward and framed by a distinct border encircling the face.
The overall appearance reflects the enduring influence of portraits associated with Alexander the Great, particularly in the youthful physiognomy and idealised treatment rather than individualised portraiture. Such imagery was widely adopted in Roman art to convey virtues such as heroism, intellect and divine favour.
Condition: Excellent condition, minor abrasions and visible wear consistent with an ancient artefact. The display stand shown in the images (not fixed) is included in the sale.
Height including display: ± 95,2 mm
Height of head: ± 65,9 mm
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 3rd century AD
Name of object
Head of Alexander the Great
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
