More than a game of marbles
A greek marble bust made the top price at Bonhams
Bonhams
In ancient times Greek and Roman sculpture was found in parks and squares, in temples and cemeteries and within many of the homes of the affluent too. This love-affair with Classical sculpture continues today as Bonhams Antiquities Sale on 5 October 2011 made clear – in an auction that topped £1.4m.
Lot 107: Roman bronze figure of a dancing Lar, circa 1st century BC/AD. H. 9ins (£109,250).
Lot 283: Greek marble figure of girl with a bird, circa 4th-3rd century BC. H. 35ins. (£540,50).
Lot 95: Roman marble head of a youth, circa 1st century BC/AD. H. 61/2ins. (£30,000).
Lot 96: Greek marble bust of a goddess, circa 3rd century BC. H. 14ins (£118,850).
