1184 - Roman Marble Youth in Relief. 2nd century A.D. Mask, plano-convex in section with almond-shaped eyes, the drilled iris to accept an inlay in a different material; mouth opening accentuated by narrow lips; crescent-shaped strands of hair framing the forehead; reverse roughly prepared; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Gabucci, A. (ed.), Zenobia, il sogno di una regina d'oriente, Milano, 2002, nos.25-32, for typology of grotesque portraits in architectonic reliefs. 4.97 kg total, 25 cm high including stand (9 7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Roman Marble Youth in Relief. 2nd century A.D. Mask, plano-convex in section with almond-shaped eyes, the drilled iris to accept an inlay in a different material; mouth opening accentuated by narrow lips; crescent-shaped strands of hair framing the forehead; reverse roughly prepared; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Gabucci, A. (ed.), Zenobia, il sogno di una regina d'oriente, Milano, 2002, nos.25-32, for typology of grotesque portraits in architectonic reliefs. 4.97 kg total, 25 cm high including stand (9 7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection, France, 1986. with Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, U.S.A., 12 December 2016, no.17. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13533-263102. The face in all probability comes from an architectural context, possibly from a relief frieze (point of contact visible on the right). TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.