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Greco-Roman carved marble head of Athena
Estimate:
$5,000 - $7,000
Sold
$27,500
Live Auction
Whitehall Estate, Fine Rugs, Decorative Arts, Paintings & Furniture
Category
Description
circa 400 B. C.; head of goddess of wisdom, wearing Athenian battle helmet with crest and ram head relief decoration, detailed face and hair, 10 1/2 in. H., mounted on new marble block base
Condition
Age wear and losses, pencil writing on head
Provenance
From the Estate of Charles E. Scarlett, Jr., contents of Whitehall, a National Historic Landmark, Annapolis, MD
