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LOT 0138
Large Lower Section of a Roman Marble Figure of the Goddess Isis
2ND CENTURY A.D.
19 5/8 in. (66.65 kg, 50 cm).
Statue fragment of a woman or goddess, including floor-length robe and right foot with sandal; modelled standing with the foot slightly advanced, wearing sandals, chiton and himation.
ProvenanceAmerican private collection, acquired in the 1980s-1990s.
Acquired on the American art market in 2016.
with Sotheby's, London, 11 December 2020, no.88.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13078-249667.
See Fullerton, M., The Archaistic Style in Roman Statuary, 1990, for other similar statues.
FootnotesBoth the stance and folds of the himation suggest an Archaistic statue, perhaps the goddess Isis.
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LOT 0138
Large Lower Section of a Roman Marble Figure of the Goddess Isis
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,000
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From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Roman Glass Vase
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Squat in profile with sloped shoulder, everted flange rim. 13.7 grams, 50 mm
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Roman Early Christian Bronze Ring with Fish
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse fish motif, broad shoulders. 2.93 grams, 19.68 mm overall, 15.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The Christian fish motif was one of the most important and widespread symbols used by early Christians during the Roman period. It served as a secret sign of identity and a shorthand declaration of faith, primarily to avoid persecution by Roman authorities.
