GREEK MARBLE RELIEF FRAGMENT FROM THE TOMB OF A YOUTH

Ca. 400 BC. A carved marble funerary relief fragment depicting a youthful male figure in three-quarter view, his head bowed and turned to his right. His short, thick hair is arranged in closely carved curls, framing a face with features rendered in low relief. A mantle is draped over his shoulder, with curved folds descending across the back and upper arm. His left arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand raised. The figure appears against a plain recessed ground, enclosed on the right by a raised border. For similar see: British Museum number 2012,5019.1.51 Size: 480mm x 410mm; Weight: 40kg Provenance: Private collection, acquired before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. The item is under Temporary Admission (TA), and an additional 5% duty will be applied to the hammer price.

Estimate:$18,055.57

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