Lot 2824
An Unusual Bust of a Barbarian Youth, in Bronze. Roman Thrace, 2nd-3rd century AD. Hollow cast bust, with solid head, a fitting for a chest or furniture. The youth, unbearded, is portrayed frontal with his head barely turned to the left. His chest is bare, but for being draped by a heavy pendant necklace. The youth's hair is arranged into eight parallel rows of waved hair. At the back this is bound into a thick, folded over braid, reminiscent of the earlier hairstyles of Antonia and Agrippina. Two sizable rings for attachment at the youth's shoulders. Piece exceptionally preserved with a choice smooth, dark green patina. Height: 3"; Width: 3-1/4". A bold and appealing portrayal. Ethnic depictions of this sort are surprisingly uncommon even at this time in a hinterland where intrusions from "foreign migrants" were becoming more insistent.
Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,650.
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