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Lot 766 Dα

A Roman marble torso of a young man

Auction 1107 - overview Cologne
15.05.2018, 17:00 - Selected Works
Estimate: 30.000 € - 40.000 €
Result: 93.000 € (incl. premium)
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A Roman marble torso of a young man

Male figure carved in the round, lacking the head, arms, calves, and phallus. Originally depicted standing in contrapposto, now mounted to a marble base via a metal pole. Broken at the hips and restuck, filled areas over losses to the reverse. H ca. 60, with base ca. 71 cm.
Late 1st C. A.D.

Provenance

Auctioned by Gorny & Mosch on 12th December 2006, lot 3.
According to the auction catalogue, the piece originates from the collection of H. Röpp, which was sold in the 1930s.
Subsequently in the possession of an architect in Zeulenroda.
Subsequently in the possession of an architect in Schleiz.