Roman Marble Torso of a Goddess

2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

35 1/2" (72 kg, 90cm including stand).

A carved marble goddess or noble lady, standing with palla draped over the left shoulder and arm; the folds and hang of the cloth simply captured; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

Acquired by the current owner in 2013; previously on the London art market 1992; formerly from a private English collection acquired on the French art market 1980; supplied with geologic report No. TL005210, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz.

CONDITION

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LOT 0082

Roman Marble Torso of a Goddess

Sold for (Inc. bp): £17,500

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