Inv. n°: MMoCA568

Roman Head of Aeschylus

The Classical Greek playwright often recognized as the father of tragedy.

h. 31.8 cm

1st-2nd century AD

Marble

Provenance

  • Ex Portuguese collection
  • Acquired by W. L, Sint Niklaas, Belgium, circa 2005
  • Acquired at Royal Athena-Galleries, 30th June 2010

Publications

  • J. M. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, January 2011, vol. XXII, p. 8, fig. 12
  • J. Pollini, "Roman Marble Sculpture" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 86, fig. 25
  • in M. Merrony (ed.), Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins. Collection famille Levett, 2012, pp. 56 and 85
  • Egypte Ancienne, Mai-Juin-Juillet 2013, no 8, p. 69
  • C. Wrathall, "Collectors & Collections", Christie’s Magazine, UK & China, January/February 2016, p. 52
  • M. Squire, "A Passionate Collector", Minerva: the International Review of Ancient Art & Archaeology, London, March/April 2018, p. 16
  • R. Leung, "From 4th-Century Greek Vases to Female Abstract Expressionism", Larry's List, 2022, [On-line]. Available at: https://www.larryslist.com/artmarket/the-talks/from-4th-century-greek-vases-to-female-abstract-expressionism/

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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