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Italian, Rome, 19th century | Bust of Sappho

Lot Closed

December 7, 04:33 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Italian, Rome, 19th century

Bust of Sappho


white marble

57cm., 22 1/2 in.

This serene bust appears to be inspired by a basalt portrait head, popularly identified as Sappho, in the Museo Nazionale Romano in Rome (inv. no. 65167).