A Young Prince in Marble From the Antonine Period

Published on 07 January 2022, by Philippe Dufour

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

This marble bust from the Antonine period is so lifelike it looks as though the young man is about to speak to us. His slightly idealized features bring the legendary Antinous, the beloved favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian, to mind.

Roman, c. 138–150, Head of a Young Prince, white marble (nose restored in plaster),... A Young Prince in Marble From the Antonine Period

Roman, c. 138–150, Head of a Young Prince, white marble (nose restored in plaster), 26 cm x 23 cm/10.24 x 9.05 in, total height with base 39 cm/15.35 in.
Estimate: €150,000/200,000

A hint of a smile crosses the lips of this outstanding, impeccably carved Roman portrait bust based on the canons of Greek beauty that until now has been in the contemporary artist A.Z.’s large collection. Many of the details suggest that the young man, who looks about 20, actually existed.…

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Sunday 30 January 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - Live

14, boulevard Eindhoven - 14400 Bayeux

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