Lot 23
ROMAN HEAD OF A FAUN ‡
ROMAN, C. 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Auction: 26 November 2026 from 14:00 GMT
Description
carved marble, depicting a young faun with curly hair and long, pointed ears, his eyebrows are pointed downwards and mouth in an open smile, creating a mischievous expression; raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
11.3cm tall
Provenance
Previously in the Louis Franchet d’Espèrey (1856-1942) Collection, France
Gifted to Marcel Herreman, his ordinance officer in Damascus, Syria, by the above
Thence by descent to his brother
Thence by descent to his grandson, Mr. Herreman, accompanied by French passport 261300
With IADAA Certificate, this item has been checked against the Interpol database