A marble statue of a youth in contrapposto position. The torso is idealised but has only softly suggested muscles, giving the impression of youth. The beginnings of the slender arms and legs further contribute to this impression, as does the languid pose which runs throughout the body.

With Stefano Bardini (1836-1922), Florence, by at least 1898, photographed in Rome in 1898.
Private collection of Franz Trau (1881-1931) Vienna, from circa 1900. Possibly acquired by descent as part of the family collection, both his grandfather, Carl Trau (1811-1887), and his father, Franz Trau Snr (1842-1905), collected artworks including antiquities during their lifetimes.
With Mr Van der Fecht, Spittelberg, Vienna from before 1960.
Private Collection of Dr Peter Wolf, Böcklinstraße, Vienna, old master’s dealer and specialist, since before 1960, originally acquired from the above.
London art market, acquired from the above 14th August 2017 (but kept in Vienna).
Austrian art market, acquired from the above 2nd October 2023 (accompanied by Austrian export license).
ALR: S00241523, with IADAA Certificate, this item has been checked against the Interpol database.