Head of Apollo. Gallo-Roman art.  Important bust of Apollo with hair tied back.

Portrait of the Roman god Apollo, over life size, stylized curly hair, pulled back and falling to the back of the neck. Eyes slightly almond-shaped, ears pelta.

Bibliography: Esperandieu - General collection of bas-reliefs, statues and busts of Roman Gaul (T. 6). The sandstone quarries of La Croix-Guillaume In Saint-Quirin - Dominique Heckenbenner, Nicolas Meyer.

Origin: France

Medium: Yellow sandstone

Size: Height 33cm

Period: 1st century

Condition: Shocks and wear - Mounted

Price: 4 250€

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