The Victorious Return of a Young Roman Prince

Result EUR600,000

Published on 08 February 2022, by Philippe Dufour

Auction on 30 January 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - 14, boulevard Eindhoven - 14400 Bayeux

The expressive face of a member of the imperial family—a fine example of sculpture from the Antonine period—shared the spotlight with two French designers, Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand.

Roman, c. 138–150, head of a young prince, white marble (restored nose), 26 x 23... The Victorious Return of a Young Roman Prince

Roman, c. 138–150, head of a young prince, white marble (restored nose), 26 x 23 cm/10.24 x 9.05 in, h. with base 39 cm/15.35 in.
Result: €600,000

The white marble head of a young prince carved in an official studio of second-century Rome shone on the cover of the year’s first issue. Long in contemporary artist A. Z.’s collection, it recalls the fascinating history of the…

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