Greco Roman Carved Marble Head
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About this item
Greco Roman Carved Marble Bust.
Discovered on 17th Century Shoulders fashioned as a niche bust. See photos.
We believe this fully carved marble head, possibly of Flora was collected on the Grand Tour by a wealthy aristo and converted to a niche bust.
The weathering of the head being far more advanced than the later shoulders.
The carved hair at the back of the head would be unnecessary for a niche bust.
The rake of the head was wrong for the position of the carved shoulders.
The shoulders were manufactured to include a bracket with additional iron and lead work to attach the components.
This was a known practice during the 17th & 18th centuries.
See reference
Ref: Christie’s House Sale: The Manor House at Clifton Hampden. The Home of Christopher Gibbs Esq: 25th & 26th September 2000. Lot 434.
The head measures:
11.5 “ high (29.3)
8 “ wide (20.4)
8” deep (20.4)
1st and 2nd Century AD.
Additional Information
AB-154791
W: 20.4cm (8")H: 29.3cm (11.5")D: 20.4cm (8")
Roman
Italian
Dorset, United Kingdom
