Hellenistic or Roman female marble head - possibly Athena
€1,270
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Object number
AR2680-DV08
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Head of a woman
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| Material: |
Marble
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| Date: |
About 3rd century B.C. - 2nd century A.D. Hellenistic or Roman |
| Description: |
Head of a woman, her view directed to the ground. Fragment of a sculpture or group. The ridge on the back side of the head is possibly the remaining of a helmet decoration, with this possibly a representation of Athena.
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| Size: |
Height without base 104 mm, with base 163 mm. Width about 87 mm.
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| Condition: |
Well preserved fragment, broken at neck below the chin. Small chips, stable cracks on left side of chin. Surface worn.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2019 from the estate of professor Ritschel, Austria. Exported with the approval of the Austrian federal monuments office. Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Ritschel acquired his collection between 1960 and 1970 from international art dealers.
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| Prof. Ritschel collection: |
Professor Ritschel played an important role for the culture and historical heritage of Salzburg in Austria. He supported the town's cultural development with great commitment. For example, he sponsored the restoration of the Franciscan Church. As a president of the local museum association he was playing a key role in the erection of the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz. The author and brilliant writer manifested his interest in history in over 50 books and 500 columns telling the story of Salzburg. He lived his passion to communicate history to a broader public. For his achievements Karl-Heinz Ritschel was decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art. Also his private collection of ancient art was impressive, focussing on Roman pottery, glass, bronzes and portraiture. We have taken great care to prepare the apparently unpublished pieces with our usual high claim to quality. Now we would like to give them back to the commitment and care of a well-managed collection. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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