ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A MOTTLED GREEN JASPER OR SERPENTINE SCULPTED HEAD OF A FAUN.
A MOTTLED GREEN JASPER OR SERPENTINE SCULPTED HEAD OF A FAUN.
19th century A.D. or later
H 55 mm
The head slighlty turned, is characterized by young features; almond shaped eyes, straight nose, full lips and rounded chin. The front is surmounted by short thick hair with hair fork on the right. The ears are pointed. Probably a Grand Tour production, after the Antique. Broken on the base of the neck.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.