Lot 1010 - A210 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 19. septembre 2024, 14h00
FRAGMENT OF A WOMAN'S HEAD
Palmyra, early 3rd century AD.
Stone with sintering and remains of paintwork. Frontal view of a noble lady with rich hair ornaments, earrings and visible finger tips touching a veil. Mounted on a base.
L ca. 31 cm, H 29 cm. H with base 32 cm.
Fragment. Chips to the chin. Chipped in some areas.
Provenance:
- Gallery Asfar Brothers, Naji Asfar, Beirut, July 19, 1983 (with copy of a letter).
- Zurich private collection, acquired from the above gallery.
Literature:
Malcolm A.R. Colledge: The Art of Palmyra. Colorado 1976, ill. 89/90 (as comparisons).
Provenance:
- Gallery Asfar Brothers, Naji Asfar, Beirut, July 19, 1983 (with copy of a letter).
- Zurich private collection, acquired from the above gallery.
Literature:
Malcolm A.R. Colledge: The Art of Palmyra. Colorado 1976, ill. 89/90 (as comparisons).
CHF 5 000 / 8 000 | (€ 5 150 / 8 250)
Vendu pour CHF 13 750 (frais inclus)
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