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214 - A Palmyrene Limestone Head of a Youth
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A Palmyrene Limestone Head of a Youth Circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Height 35 cm (13 3/4 inches). Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Surface with powdery texture to the touch. Losses to the ears, nose, chin, lower left eyelid, and upper right eyebrow. Lips appear intact. Red pigment deposits preserved in the hair. Corkscrew curls with areas of loss, concentrated toward the back. Overall in very fine and attractive condition. See additional images. Adhered to stand. Height with stand 44 cm (17 3/8 inches). Provenance: Private Collection (A.K.), Geneva, Switzerland, 1970s. Art Market, New York, 2015.
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