Roman Marble Portrait Bust of a Philosopher, Probably Socrates, c. 2nd Century A.D.

(Marble Bust)

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Item No.
34.37427
Culture
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. 
Item Details.
Depicted in mature age with a full beard, wavy hair, with a creased brow and deep-set eyes beneath an imposing browline, the eyes with incised irises, wearing a laurel wreath with berries and a cloak around his upper body, with thick folds over his left shoulder. Exquisite.

Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000 on the London art market.

Display stand included

Size
10.5 cm H - 4 1/8 inches
Material
Marble 
Condition
Repaired at neck level 
Categories
Live Auction 24
Price.
US$ 3500
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