A Roman Marble Right Foot, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Estimate:
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Estimate:
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Lot sold:
21,420
GBP
A Roman Marble Right Foot
circa 2nd Century A.D.
17 by 37 by 32 cm.
As shown.
Small pin-hole and lead channel on ankle break for attachment of a repair or restoration.
Two broad and deep clamp channels on underside and one along back edge (some with iron clamp tip preserved inside) suggest that fragment was part of a statue repaired and restored in or around 17th century.
Surface of foot somewhat weathered with abrasions on toes, especially on big one.
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