Ancient Roman Marble Sculpture of a Venus head - 12.5 cm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

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

Estimate  € 1,700 - € 2,000
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This ancient Roman marble sculpture of Venus’s head dates from the 2nd to 3rd century AD and is mounted on a base, measuring 12.5 × 6 × 5 cm.

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Description from the seller

Sculpture of a marble head of Venus, Roman antique, 1st-2nd century

Fragment mounted on a base
Dimensions 12.5 x 6 x 5 cm

Originates from a private French collection.

Shipping costs include customs duties for international shipments

Sculpture of a marble head of Venus, Roman antique, 1st-2nd century

Fragment mounted on a base
Dimensions 12.5 x 6 x 5 cm

Originates from a private French collection.

Shipping costs include customs duties for international shipments

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd to 3rd century A.D.
Name of object
Sculpture of a Venus head
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1111
Objects sold
86.79%
Private

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