BYZANTINE MARBLE RELIEF OF AN ANGEL

Ca. AD 1200. A marble relief depicting an angel in profile to the right, with a circular halo behind the head. Rows of tightly curled hair frame the face and descend to the nape. A feathered wing extends behind the shoulder, and the figure wears a tunic with incised folds at the neckline. Size: 420mm x 320mm; Weight: 21kg Provenance: From a private London collection; earlier present on the French art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:$2,679.04

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