Ancient Roman Marble Bas Relief Portrait Man Auriga With Horned Helmet Top Of Pillar Column

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Object description :

"Ancient Roman Marble Bas Relief Portrait Man Auriga With Horned Helmet Top Of Pillar Column"

High relief, pillar element, representing a helmeted auriga charioteer. Goat horns emerge from the helmet and frame a fine crest. The eyes and mouth were inlaid.
Roman art from the 1st-2nd century Yellow cipolin marble.
Height: 13 cm.
Width: 8 cm
depth: 5 cm

presented on a darkened wood support 20 x 12 cm
Condition: abrasion Chips and missing parts, including the eyes.
Provenance: old French collection.
Comparative elements: an almost similar and complete model, probably a pendant was sold on the Parisian art market, see last photos.

Price: 2 300 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: En l'etat

Material: Marble
Length: 13
Width: 8
Depth: 5

Reference: 1464432