Ancient Roman Marble bust of a young man - 2nd or 3rd century AD.

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Roman antique marble head of a young man from the 2nd–3rd century CE, mounted on a wooden base; height 11.5 cm (21.8 cm with base), width 7.9 cm, in good condition with minor chips, provenance France from Galerie D.M.R., previously in a private collection.

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Elegant Roman head made of marble.
Head in white marble, depicting a subject with hair falling on the nape, styled in ribs.
The face is slightly smiling, with small oval-shaped eyes, a narrow mouth, and a slightly flattened nose.
Roman period, 2nd and 3rd centuries AD
Mounted on a wooden base.
Height: 11.5 cm (height with the base 21.8 cm) - Width: 7.9 cm.
Excellent condition with small chips.

Provenance information: France, D.M.R. gallery.
Previous provenance history, from a former private collection.

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
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All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Elegant Roman head made of marble.
Head in white marble, depicting a subject with hair falling on the nape, styled in ribs.
The face is slightly smiling, with small oval-shaped eyes, a narrow mouth, and a slightly flattened nose.
Roman period, 2nd and 3rd centuries AD
Mounted on a wooden base.
Height: 11.5 cm (height with the base 21.8 cm) - Width: 7.9 cm.
Excellent condition with small chips.

Provenance information: France, D.M.R. gallery.
Previous provenance history, from a former private collection.

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2ème / 3ème S. après J.-C.
Name of object
Marble bust of a young man - 2nd or 3rd century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
FranceVerified
3983
Objects sold
99.61%
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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.

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