ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF YOUTH WITH PHRYGIAN HAT Lot n° 31

Ca. AD 100 - 300. A marble head of a youth with a Phrygian hat. The depiction is most likely of Paris, the youth who personified victory during times of war. He is depicted with round pupils, a high conical hat in Phrygian style and curly hair that comes out from the cap on both sides. For similar see: I Borgese e l'antico, Skira editore, 2011, 120. Size: 300mm x 220mm; Weight: 10+kg Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; Ex. French collection, Paris, Parisian Gallery, 1970-90. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.