Lotto 430 | A MOTTLED GREEN JASPER OR SERPENTINE SCULPTED HEAD OF A FAUN.

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venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)

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.