Italian, Rome, probably 18th century

Overall the condition of the marble is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a light coloured natural grain to the marble throughout, consistent with the material. The head appears in the form of a fragment, and is left roughly hewn at the top and flattened at the back. There are several minor nicks and scratches, notably to the proper right eye, above the eye, to the nose on the proper left side, to the proper left temple, and to the chin on the proper left side. There are a few minor areas with wax fill, notably to the hair on the proper left side. There is light veining, consistent with the material, including a slightly open vein to the hair on the proper right side. There are a few minor chips, notably to the proper left eyelid and the edge of the neck. There are a few minor dirt marks to the proper left eye and the side of the nose. The modern wood stand is in very good condition, with minor general wear, including a few nicks to the edges.
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