A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF A YOUTH
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF CHARLES BRICKBAUER, BALTIMORE
A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF A YOUTH

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF A YOUTH
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Depicted lifesized, with arching modeled brows over large almond-shaped eyes, the half-moon pupils and irises articulated, with a partially-preserved slender nose, a halo of deeply-drilled luxurious curls fanning out from the crown of his head, his sideburn wisps lightly incised
9 7/16 in. (24 cm.) high
Provenance
with Bruce McAlpine, London.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 1974.

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G. Max Bernheimer
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