- An Over Life Size Bronze Bust of
An Over Life Size Bronze Bust of a Roman Emperor Large cast bronze bust with brown patina on a socle base depicting a Roman emperor in the ancient style the head with curling hair strong facial features elaborate classical armor with a Medusa mask in the center of the cuirasse. Modern no foundry mark was found.
- ANCIENT ROMAN TERRACOTTA HEAD Roman
ANCIENT ROMAN TERRACOTTA HEAD Roman Period Pottery Head, possibly Egyptian ca1st-2nd c. AD, depicting a curly haired figure with well defined eyes and tall headdress, set on a custom beveled edge wooden stand, head only: 2 3/4" high, overall: 3 1/2" high, 2" x 1 1/2". Repair to headdress break, surface wear commensurate with age.
- ROMAN - DOMITIAN AE SESTERTIUS
ROMAN - DOMITIAN AE SESTERTIUS 81-96 AD Laureate head of Domitian facing left which is unusual. Minerva SC standing and holding spear on reverse.
- Roman marble head of man on stone
Roman marble head of man on stone base, 1st - 2nd Century AD; 6" x 4" x 3" (approx.) Condition: with antique restoration and eyes carved for insets. Provenance: Ex collection of William H. Stokes (of William H. Stokes Antiques, Cirencester, UK), acquired prior to 1979.
- (5) SMALL MARBLE HEADS Roman era,
(5) SMALL MARBLE HEADS Roman era, one woman and four men, two of the men are bearded, with laurle wreaths, 3" to 4".
- CARVED ROMAN ALABASTER FEMALE HEAD
CARVED ROMAN ALABASTER FEMALE HEAD FRAGMENT Veiled Head of a Roman Aristocratic Woman with 'wheat head' hair, earrings, necklace and diadem, Palmyra, circa 1st c. CE, 4 1/2" tall. Encrusted.
- An Antique Italian Bronze Bust
An Antique Italian Bronze Bust of a Young Roman Emperor crowned with laurel wreath height 10 in. width 7 in. depth 5 in.
- ROME - MAXENTIUS306-312AD AE FOLLUS
ROME - MAXENTIUS306-312AD AE FOLLUS OR BI NUMMUS Obverse has laureate head of Maxentius facing right with IMP MAXENTIVS P F AVG and reverse has a Roman temple with Roma seated facing, head left, globe in right hand, scepter in left, shield at side to right.
- ANCIENT ROMAN TERRACOTTA RAM'S
ANCIENT ROMAN TERRACOTTA RAM'S HEAD Ancient Roman terracotta ram's head fragment, circa 20AD, modeled with large ribbed spiraling horns wrapping each side of the head, having a custom stand. Note: the ram was associated with Mars, the god of war. Note: TL testing dates the figure included in this lot as being last fired approximately 2000 years ago (+/- 200 years), or circa 20AD. Approximate dimensions: head h. 2", w. 2", d. 2.25"; overall with stand h. 3.5".
- ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF FRAGMENT -
ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF FRAGMENT - HEAD OF A BEARDED MANRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A marvelous marble head, expertly hand-carved in high relief to display a veristic presentation of a man, possibly a philosopher, with a wavy beard and a full moustache. His naturalistic visage is comprised of high cheekbones protruding beneath sullen, heavy-lidded eyes with deeply drilled canthi and carefully modeled pouches, arched brows, prominent nasolabial folds, a contoured nasal bone, and flesh lips slightly parted as though mid-speech. The piercing pupils gaze skyward, imbuing him with a dramatic presentation, while a thick, coiled coiffure crowns his head, each and every lock meticulously delineated and curls deeply drilled. A superb sculptural creation replete with expert stylization, sophisticated technique, and an adherence to realism. Size: 5" W x 9.8" H (12.7 cm x 24.9 cm); 11.5" H (29.2 cm) on included custom stand.
The short beard style that we see on this portrait became popular by the early 2nd century CE, coinciding with the resurgence of Hellenism under the emperor Hadrian (117 to 138 CE). During the years prior to Hadrian, facial hair was regarded as a trait belonging to so-called barbarians. Perhaps the most famous monument depicting this is Trajan's column (113 CE) which presents the Dacians with full beards. The era of Hadrian, however, saw the rise of bearded imperial portraits intended to emulate the Greek philosophers.
Classical Greeks and the Romans who came after them honored notable individuals by sculpting them in marble, often with the intention of placing the sculpture at their tombs. While the Greeks frequently portrayed their subjects as idealized and youthful, the Romans focused more on true physical characteristics. Their attention to details of dress, countenance, and coiffure indicated their subjects' social and political statuses. The realistic proportions of this face suggest that the sculptor revered mathematically based proportions in his creations, much like the revered Greek sculptor Polykleitos who purportedly exclaimed, "Perfection comes about little by little through many numbers." Notice the attention to even the smallest details, i.e., the precise delineation of each lock of hair on the beard as well as the fine facial contours around the mouth and cheeks.
A comparable (though smaller scale) Roman marble relief fragment of a head of a bearded man was sold by Christie's New York for $8,963 on June 12th, 2002 as lot 107 (live auction 1091 "Antiquities").
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157776
Condition:
Fragment of a larger piece. Losses to nose, nasal bridge, and small area on proper bottom left side of beard. Chipping to brows. Expected nicks, abrasions, and light softening of detail, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice earthen deposits and encrustations. Great remaining detail in beard, hair, and eyes.
- ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. FABIUS LABEO,
ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. FABIUS LABEO, AR DENARIUS, CA. 124 B.C. 3.51g, Helmeted head of Roma, r. / Jupiter advancing r. in quadriga. Fabia 1, BMC 1157, Sydenham 478, Crawford 265/1. Small flan, else VF.
- Hand carved wooden bust of Caesar;
Hand carved wooden bust of Caesar; the Roman Emperor wears a gilt breastplate, a knotted scarlet cloak, and a gilt laurel crown, faux marbelized base. 23"H. x 16"W. Good condition, minor wear.
- ROMAN SMALL MARBLE HEAD OF YOUNG
ROMAN SMALL MARBLE HEAD OF YOUNG MAN Turning to right, sheared off at shoulders, 3" tall, encrusted.
- A Roman style bust of an Emperor,
A Roman style bust of an Emperor, in patinated metal, on a marble effect fluted plinth, signed Paolo Marioni, 183cm high/Provenance: The Rookery, Middlesex/see illustration
- A Grand Tour Marble Portrait Head
A Grand Tour Marble Portrait Head of Emperor Aulus Vitellius
After the Antique, 19th Century
Height overall 15 inches.
- An Italian Bronze Figure depicting
An Italian Bronze Figure depicting Caesar the standing figure in armor with laurel wreath on his head titled and inscribed Roma. Height 24 inches.
- ROMAN REPUBLIC, TI. MINUCIUS C.F.
ROMAN REPUBLIC, TI. MINUCIUS C.F. AUGURINUS, AR DENARIUS (C. 134 B.C.) 3.89g, Helmeted head of Roma / Ionic column surmounted by statue, standing figures at sides. VF with some toning starting to emerge. BMC 1005, Sydenham 494, Crawford 243/1. Ex. CNG Auction 387, Lot 368.
- ROMAN CARVED MARBLE HEADRoman Carved
ROMAN CARVED MARBLE HEADRoman Carved Marble Head, mounted to a stone pedestal of a later date Dimensions: 61 x 14 x 8 in. (154.9 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm.) Provenance: Property from a Wilshire Corridor Penthouse Estate, Los Angeles, California Condition:
- A PLASTER BUST OF A ROMAN EMPEROR,
A PLASTER BUST OF A ROMAN EMPEROR, POSSIBLY SEPTIMUS SEVERUS (145-211) 62cm high x 53cm wide Provenance: The Christopher Hodsoll Collection.
- Roman marble bust, probably of
Roman marble bust, probably of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
Provenance: According to family history Lucius Crowell, Jr. (1911-1998) artist and part of a prominent Philadelphia family traveled and painted extensively in Europe and in particular Italy which he loved. While there he collected and brought back much antique Venetian furniture, fine art, even architectural elements. The Roman bust/head was brought back in the 1930’s prior to the outbreak of WWII.
14"h x 10"w x 10"d / Weight: 75 lbs.
Condition: Wear from extensive age.
- LARGE MULTI-COLOR MARBLE BUST OF
LARGE MULTI-COLOR MARBLE BUST OF A ROMAN EMPERORLarge multi-color marble bust, Roman Emperor, adorned in variegated red and white marble drapery, rising on integral socle base, approx 32.25"h, 25.75"w, 12"d
- BRUSSELS TAPESTRY FRAGMENT Depicting
BRUSSELS TAPESTRY FRAGMENT Depicting a Roman Emperor and a bearded man. 82 x 49 in.
- LIFESIZE ROMAN MARBLE HEAD BALDING
LIFESIZE ROMAN MARBLE HEAD BALDING MAN WITH BEARDRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A masterful, life-size marble portrait of a man displaying a bushy beard and a hairless scalp surrounded by a crown of tufted curls. Gazing forth from sunken eyes, his stoic visage features a sharp brow line, heavy eyelids, a sizable nose, and petite, gently parted lips. Note how the artist took care to portray subtle signs of aging in the light furrowing of his brow, the pouches beneath each eye, and the hollowing of his cheeks. Though not typically considered flattering to modern sensibilities, Roman portrait patrons often chose to be presented with glisteningly bald heads, large noses, and extra wrinkles to express the years they had devoted to the Roman state. In fact, male pattern baldness, as seen in this individual, was considered an ideal characteristic of an upstanding Roman citizen, signifying wisdom, dignity, and gravitas. A superb sculpture replete with expert stylization and an adherence to realism! Size: 7" W x 9.5" H (17.8 cm x 24.1 cm); 15.6" H (39.6 cm) on included custom stand.
In very early Rome, men wore their beards uncut. It was not until 300 BCE, that Roman men shaved their beards as a rule according to Pliny (VII. 59). Pliny notes that P. Ticinius Maenas brought over a barber from Sicily at this time, and from then on, shaving became regular habit. During the later Republican Period, some men partially shaved and trimmed their beards. Interestingly, when mourning, men would allow their beards to grow, but in general, beards during this time were thought to be a mark of the lower classes and slovenliness. In addition, the first time a male shaved was noted as a milestone - a signature of manhood. The emperor Hadrian (reigned 117-138 CE), however, revived the beard. According to Plutarch, he wore a beard to hide scars on his face. Thereafter, beards were favored by emperors until the time of Constantine the Great (reigned 306-337 CE).
Classical Greeks and the Romans who came after them honored notable individuals by sculpting them in marble, often with the intention of placing the sculpture at their tombs. While the Greeks frequently portrayed their subjects as idealized and youthful, the Romans focused more on true physical characteristics. Their attention to details of dress, countenance, and coiffure indicated their subjects' social and political statuses. Romans desired portraits that would express the individual's identity by stressing his age, experience, and lack of vanity. Thus, men were depicted with wrinkles, baldness, and physical imperfections that were thought to convey a sense of their virtus, the quality of selfless duty and sober morality.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175734
Condition:
Fragment of a larger piece. Professional repair to bridge of nose, lower lip, and right eye with restoration. Newer chip to right side of collar, and light weathering to surface as shown. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining detail.
- ROMAN REPUBLIC, T. CARISIUS, AR
ROMAN REPUBLIC, T. CARISIUS, AR DENARIUS, 46 B.C. 3.88g, Helmeted head of Roma, r. / Scepter, cornucopia on globe, rudder. BMC 4065; Sydenham 984; Crawford 464, name off-center on reverse, VF with dark toning in recesses.
- ROME, GALERIUS 305-311 ANTONINIANUS
ROME, GALERIUS 305-311 ANTONINIANUS Cuirassed bust of Galerius facing right, as Caesar; Reverse - CONCORDIA MILITVM, Galerius receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter. Galerius, on his death bed, allowed religious freedom after persecuting Christians during his reign. Co-ruled with Constantine The Great 305-306.
- A Grand Tour Marble Portrait Head
A Grand Tour Marble Portrait Head of Emperor Caracalla
After the Antique, 18th/19th Century
Height 13 1/2 inches.
- ROMAN IMPERIAL FINELY CARVED MARBLE
ROMAN IMPERIAL FINELY CARVED MARBLE GRIFFIN HEADRoman carved marble griffin head, Imperial Period (27 B.C. to A.D. 476), with finely realized features, including slightly open avian beak, textured mane, on later display base, loss and restoration, accompanied by photocopy of letter of provenance, approx 10.5"h, on base: approx 12.75"h, 19.75lbs **Provenance: acquired in 1906 in Greece by A. Nascou (great-grand daughter) who purchased them from Mr. A.T. Gaines and exported them from Greece around 1935**.
- ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. SAUFEIUS, SILVER
ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. SAUFEIUS, SILVER DENARIUS, CIRCA 152 B.C. (4.17g), Helmeted head of Roma / Victory in biga advancing, right. Saufeia 1, Crawford 204/1. Extremely Fine with light toning.
- LARGE MULTI-COLOR MARBLE BUST OF
LARGE MULTI-COLOR MARBLE BUST OF A ROMAN EMPERORLarge multi-color marble bust, Roman Emperor, adorned in drapery cloak with small touch of copper-colored marble, rising on integral socle base, approx 33.25"h, 26"w, 12.5"d
- ROMAN HEAD OF A PHILOSOPHER OR
ROMAN HEAD OF A PHILOSOPHER OR POET(possibly 2nd-1st century BC)
A bearded man with furrowed brow, possibly the poet and historian Hesiod, marble 11-1/2 x 8 x 9 in., with painted wood base
Condition:
losses, darkening from possible fire
- FRAGMENTARY ROMAN MABLE HEAD OF
FRAGMENTARY ROMAN MABLE HEAD OF A WOMAN, POSSIBLY1ST OR 2ND CENTURY AD. BEAUTIFUL WHITE MARBLE, ROMANO-EGYPTIAN HEAD OF A GODDESS. A SIMILAR HEAD IS TO BE FOUND IN THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON. CIRCA 50 - 120 AD.
9" HIGH, APPROXIMATELY 6" WIDE. HAS A CHIP FROM NOSE, BUN IN REAR SHOWS DAMAGE AND OLD REPAIR. PROVENANCE: FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE ALBERT EID OF CAIRO, EGYPT, SUBSEQUENTLY ACQUIRED BY THEODORE AND BEATRICE (BEDSAUDE) BACHMAN.
- A Royal Mint ''The Roman Empire
A Royal Mint ''The Roman Empire Emperors of the 3rd and 4th Centuries AD'' - a collection of 20 bronze Roman Coins of various Emperors from Gordian III (238-244 AD) to Honorius (395-423 AD) contained in hardwood presentation case
- ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC ROMAN EMPEROR
ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC ROMAN EMPEROR BUSTS, ROSENBACH 18th/19th c., (2) pieces, 'Caligula' and 'Domitanus', each in cast gilt bronze with carved specimen hardstone head and hand-engraved name placard, on molded socle and marble base, 7"h x 4"w x 2"d
- ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. TULLIUS, 119
ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. TULLIUS, 119 B.C., SILVER DENARIUS (3.87g), Helmeted head of Roma / Victory advancing right in quadriga. Tullia 1, Crawford 280/1. Large flan, Very Fine condition.
- A Classical Roman Limestone Head
A Classical Roman Limestone Head mounted on a pedestal. Height of marble 4 3/4 inches.
- TERRACOTTA BUST OF A ROMAN PATRICIAN
TERRACOTTA BUST OF A ROMAN PATRICIAN The head turned toward the right the shoulders draped. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Gerald Kornblau. 10 in.