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Appealing neoclassical stone head
on top of a partially preserved pilaster.
The round head shows arched eyebrows, eyes with defined lids, a straight nose,
and a sensuous mouth.
The wavy hairdo is covered by a band of serrated ivy leaves and corymbs. Tight
curls frame the forehead and the temples.
Inspired by classical ideals.
The remaining pilaster with striped lines on the front and tongue bars on the
sides.
Early neoclassicism knows herm-like figures in gardens or as side supports of
fireplaces.
The small size of the present example points to a sconce. Once the pilaster is
vertical, the head looks down, which in turn indicates its elevated suspension
on a wall.
Lower end of the pilaster broken off, bottom leveled and smoothed. Point of the
nose abraded.
H. 5.4 cm (2.1 in)
Swiss private collection, from the estate of an English gentleman. Acquired in
Egypt in 1910.
480 USD |
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