Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Young Boy
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Head of a Young Boy, a Roman marble sculpture dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., in excellent condition with a display stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
With thick, centrally parted wavy hair fanning evenly across the mid-forehead and covering his ears. Arching eyebrows, his eyes with slightly hooded lids, slightly closed smiling lips.
Size: 7.4 cm H - 2 7/8 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger figure
Display stand included
Provenance: Acquired from a private European collection, formed in the 1970’s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
With thick, centrally parted wavy hair fanning evenly across the mid-forehead and covering his ears. Arching eyebrows, his eyes with slightly hooded lids, slightly closed smiling lips.
Size: 7.4 cm H - 2 7/8 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Part of a larger figure
Display stand included
Provenance: Acquired from a private European collection, formed in the 1970’s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Head of a Young Boy
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
