Lot 42: A Roman Marble Head of Hercules, 1000 BC-1000...
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A Roman Marble Head of Hercules, 1000 BC-1000 AD.
A finely carved Roman marble head depicting Hercules, dating to the 1st century BC – 1st century AD. The hero is shown with thick, deeply carved curls across the hair and beard, forming dense, rounded locks characteristic of classical depictions. The facial features include prominent brows, defined eyes, a straight nose, and full lips, giving the figure a powerful and expressive presence.
H: Approximately 48cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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