A Roman marble fragment of a large male head, upper part with eyes, short wavy hair, remains of whiskers on right side. Roman Imperial Period, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. H. c. 14 cm. Diam. bottom c. 20 cm.
Provenance: J. A. Jerichau (1816–1883). Sold at the Jerichau estate sale in 1884, lot 47–50 “Damaged head and fragments of heads”. Stated in bill. Professor C. Wilkens (1844–1929). Danish private collection, by inheritance.
Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
Antiquities, furniture, decorative art, carpets and books, 22 September 2021