Lot Essay
With an inscription in Greek on the chest, reading, "If anyone defecates on this lord, let him live a sinner before the gods."
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CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A LATE ROMAN LIMESTONE BUST
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
15 in. (38 cm.) high
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
15 in. (38 cm.) high
Provenance
Nicolas Koutoulakis (1910-1996), Paris and Geneva; thence by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department
With an inscription in Greek on the chest, reading, "If anyone defecates on this lord, let him live a sinner before the gods."