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Fine Imperial Roman Marble Modillion- Corbel with Acanthus leaf

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Fine museum quality Imperial Roman Marble Modillion or Corbel with Acanthus leaf, very rare and well carved with its bound papyrus buds and delicate acanthus tendrils and flowers. This piece dates to the 1-2nd c AD and has a wrought iron attachment at the back and a slightly tapered end to compensate for its attachment to the front pediment of a building to compensate for the visual angle of the pediment, the modellion is a near match to Romes Pantheon's pediment with near identical modillions. Near complete except for damage to the front corner, no restoration and still retains some of its original painted surface. Size W10" L 14.5" H 10" weight 50 pounds. Provenance with Leslie Hindman Galleries.
Fine museum quality Imperial Roman Marble Modillion or Corbel with Acanthus leaf, very rare and well carved with its bound papyrus buds and delicate acanthus tendrils and flowers. This piece dates to the 1-2nd c AD and has a wrought iron attachment at the back and a slightly tapered end to compensate for its attachment to the front pediment of a building to compensate for the visual angle of the pediment, the modellion is a near match to Romes Pantheon's pediment with near identical modillions. Near complete except for damage to the front corner, no restoration and still retains some of its original painted surface. Size W10" L 14.5" H 10" weight 50 pounds. Provenance with Leslie Hindman Galleries.
Color White
Style Antique
Material Marble
Maker Imperial Roman
Original/Reproduction Antique Original