A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A ROMAN LADY , ITALIAN, LATE 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 6229

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14 December 1999

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Lot 75

A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A ROMAN LADY

ITALIAN, LATE 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 8,050

Estimate

GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000

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A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A ROMAN LADY
ITALIAN, LATE 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY
On a later circular grey and white marble socle.
Minor chips.
29 in. (75 cm.) high
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