Roman — Portrait head of a Patrician — 1st Century B.C

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Portrait head of a Patrician. Material: Marble. Culture: Roman. Period: 1st Century B.C. Dimensions: 250 mm x 175 mm x 215 mm (without stand), Life-size. Condition: Good condition. Includes stand.

Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 1st Century B.C.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex French private collection, South of France, between the 80’s and 90’s, Ex French private collection of Mr. S., South of France During the first century B.C., many men throughout the Mediterranean world chose to be represented in an uncompromisingly realistic manner that accentuated their individual features and the effects of age. This style of portraiture accorded especially well with the austere values of the Roman Republic, which lasted from the fifth century until the late first century B.C.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-portrait-head-of-a-patrician/.