Monumental Roman Marble Leg Of A Man - 2nd Century A.D.
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A Monumental Roman marble leg of a man. Roman Imperial, circa: 1st-2nd century A.D.
Large and substantial measuring: 23.5" " high. Weighing: 65 pounds.
The Roman Marble leg is slightly larger than life size and is most probably from a monumental
figure of Dionysos, his high boot with panther skin flaps.
Very substantial piece of sculpture. Museum quality. Similar Monumental Roman marbles of
this quality can be found in Museums world wide.
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Provenance:
1950s-1991 ---- Collection of a Lady. The present Roman marble leg was part of an import
collection of ------------------- Ancient art. It was loaned and exhibited in several local Museums during the
1960s-1970s.
1991 -----------Collection of Sotheby's New York.
1991-1998 ----- Collection of a Gentleman.
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