White marble head representing the portrait of the emperor Augustus. The hairstyle is composed of short curved locks (restoration to the nose and chips, deep beige staining and calcareous deposit). 19th century. Height Height : 25 cm Precious wood base signed Kichizô Inakagi (1876-1951). Provenance : collection of Mr. Paul A. (1899-1976), former director of the chalcography of the Louvre, founder then president of the Presses Universitaires de France from 1934 to 1968. Noted "ach. 1938, head of Augustus in marble, school of Arles, 1st century, Enkiri estate, published in the general history of civilizations, T.II" on a handwritten sheet which will be given to the buyer. History : probably sold under the n° 470 described as "A head of Augustus in marble", section antique marbles, during the sale of the succession of Mister Enkiri Antiquary, on Friday, January 15th, 1937 by Maîtres Henri Gabriel and Robert Dru at Drouot room 12. Publication : Histoire générale des civilisations, Tome II Rome et son Empire, Presses Universiatires de France, Paris, 1953 (one of the 48 plates, captioned "Auguste. Head in marble found in Arles (1st century B.C.)." Scientific analysis: report of Ciram n°1122-OA-1165 concluding to the absence of environmental alteration and to a modern artificial patina. The export certificate is attached. Expert : Mr Antoine TARANTINO.