Bidspirit auction | SUPERB ROMAN MOSAIC PANEL WITH

SUPERB ROMAN MOSAIC PANEL WITH PHILOSOPHER - Ca. AD 1 - 300. A mosaic panel centred with the bust of a bearded philosopher shown in three-quarter view, his head turned slightly and framed by a dark mantle drawn over the back of the head. The face is modelled in pink, cream, and grey tesserae. The portrait is enclosed within a square panel and framed by a broad geometric border composed of blue-grey and dark tesserae. Size: 650mm x 650mm; Weight: g Provenance: Private London Collection, acquired on the Austrian Art Market; Ex Austrian Private Collection; Ex. Swiss Art Market (1977). This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Original paperwork available. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.