Greek Marble Head of a Woman
Greek · Magna Graecia, ca. late 4th century B.C.
Material
Marble
Dimensions
H: 35 cm (13.8 in)
Reference
35461
Price
$350,000
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Overview
This large and very finely sculpted marble head appears to be a young girl, as one can read from the grace of her delicate characteristics. She tilts her head slightly to the left. Her arched eyebrows are restricted, with eyes set back, a delicate nose, all as fine as the small lips. Her hairstyle is charming, pulled towards the back in small bands, then tucked into a hairnet known as the saccos.
Provenance
Art market, prior to 1999;
The Gilbert Collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts, acquired in New York, 7 October 1999.
Published
The Gilbert Collection: by Phoenix Ancient Art, New York, 2019, no. 126
Exhibited
Art market, prior to 2019
La Biennale, Grand Palais, Paris, 11-17 September 2019;
Brussels Art Square, Sablon, Brussels; September 20 – 22 2019;
Salon Art + Design, Park Avenue Armory, New York, November 2019
Museum Parallels
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY, USA
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Taranto, Italy