Bidspirit auction | ETRUSCAN MARBLE HEAD OF A

ETRUSCAN MARBLE HEAD OF A NOBLEMAN - Ca. 400 - 200 BCAn Etruscan carved marble head of a nobleman, depicted frontally with slightly curly hair and a short beard. His face has full lips, a large nose, almond-shaped eyes, and a mouth similar to the Greek ”Archaic Smile, ” which has been interpreted by art historians to mean that the subject is intended to appear alive and peaceful. This votive figure may have been left as an offering at a tomb or temple. This example is excellent, with wonderfully preserved details. For similar see: Principi Etruschi, 2000, inv. 454.Size: 370mm x 200mm; Weight: 18.9kgProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market, NYC; Ex. private collection, Savannah, GA. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.