ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF MINERVA.

ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF MINERVA. Circa 2nd Century A.D. Her thick wavy hair parted in the center and swept up beneath a massive Corinthian helmet with finely engraved crest, her pupils dotted and irises incised. Mounted on a square plinth. SIZE: 4-1/2″ h; overall 5-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Dr. & Mrs. Winfield Gibbs, Sunbury, PA. Purchased from Sothebys Antiquities and Islamic Art, New York 6/15/88, Lot 261. CONDITION: Very good, two chips in feather that appears to be part of making. 9-92297 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1306	$1,320.00	ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF MINERVA. Circa 2nd Century A.D. Her thick wavy hair parted in the center and swept up beneath a massive Corinthian helmet with finely engraved crest, her pupils dotted and irises incised. Mounted on a square plinth. SIZE: 4-1/2″ h; overall 5-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Dr. & Mrs. Winfield Gibbs, Sunbury, PA. Purchased from Sothebys Antiquities and Islamic Art, New York 6/15/88, Lot 261. CONDITION: Very good, two chips in feather that appears to be part of making. 9-92297 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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