A ROMAN MARBLE ACROTERION, CIRCA 2ND-EARLY 3RD CENTURY
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
专场: 经典艺术:藏家慧眼——约根·伊卢姆·鲁本收藏亚洲艺术与古董
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A ROMAN MARBLE ACROTERION, CIRCA 2ND-EARLY 3RD CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2012: “No. 802, Corner of a sarcophagus representing Helios, Roman period 2nd-3rd c. BC, H.: 29 cm, JB 2009” Gallery price: EUR 18,000 or approx. EUR 25,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. From the right corner of a sarcophagus lid, in the form of a mask of a sea or wind god in profile to the right, his deeply drilled unruly locks falling in waves around his face, his articulated eyes with heavy lids, the inner canthi drilled, set below a strong brow, his full lips gently pursed. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 29 cm (excl. stand), 40 cm (incl. stand) Mounted on an associated stand. (2) Literature comparison: Compare a closely related sarcophagus lid depicting the mask of Helios, dated 301-400, 27.4 cm high, in the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, accession number GR.48.1850. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby’s London, 5 July 2022, lot 179 Mid-Estimate: GBP 25,000 or approx. EUR 34,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of carving with similar thick curly locks, facial expression, and drilled canthi. Note the closely related size (29.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 8 June 2007, lot 187 Price: USD 98,400 or approx. EUR 140,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of carving with similar thick curly locks, facial expression, and drilled canthi. Note the size (41.9 cm).
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