29th Jan, 2025 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A Roman marble portrait head of Emperor Commodus circa late 2nd century AD. 24cm wide 17cm deep 29cm high
The surface weathered and fragmented with rounded articulated eyes, framed with heavy upper and lower lids, with an aimless gaze into the distance, giving the sitter an entranced expression
Provenance: Enid Boulting (1928-2021), fashion model; former wife of Roy Boulting, film director (1913-2001) and later wife of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke, thence by descent. This is sold with an export licence from France. By repute originally purchased from Frieda Tchacos in the late 1960s
Sold for £71,000
Estimated at £25,000 - £35,000
A Roman marble portrait head of Emperor Commodus circa late 2nd century AD. 24cm wide 17cm deep 29cm high
The surface weathered and fragmented with rounded articulated eyes, framed with heavy upper and lower lids, with an aimless gaze into the distance, giving the sitter an entranced expression
Provenance: Enid Boulting (1928-2021), fashion model; former wife of Roy Boulting, film director (1913-2001) and later wife of the 9th Earl of Hardwicke, thence by descent. This is sold with an export licence from France. By repute originally purchased from Frieda Tchacos in the late 1960s
A partially fragmented with weathered surface
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025
DAY 2 REVISED START TIME - MIDDAY
Please note, the buyers premium for all book lots is 25% (VAT is not applicable on these lots).
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Saturday 25 January 9am - 1pm
Monday 27 January - 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 28 January - 9am - 5pm
