Roman antefix with the head of Silenus
1st century BC – 1st century AD; alt. cm 12; A section of an antefix decorated in relief with the head of Silenus. His face has prominent features: arched eyebrows, deep wrinkles at the centre of the forehead, inset eyes between protruding eyelids and fleshy lips; short curly locks of hair fall messily over his forehead and at the sides of his face. Part of a decorative plant motif is preserved immediately above the head.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, London; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.

Estimate: GBP: 800-1.200