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Roman Marble Bust of a PhilosopherAn ancient Roman marble portrait bust of a bearded philosopher with a furrowed brow and mouth slightly open; with an ancient Roman marble muscular bust; placed on a pavanazzetto granite pedestal. Ca. 1st - 2nd century AD. During the Grand Tour, this Roman marble portrait of an unidentified philosopher was joined to a fragmentary ancient torso and placed upon a pedestal of pavanazzetto marble. The portrait somewhat resembles images of the Hellenistic philosopher Karneades. Formerly in a 19th century European collection; with Mallet's, Bourdon House, London, acquired by 1996; with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 2002. Inv#: 7954 $35,000 |
