Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 82:
Roman Marble Torso of a Goddess
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Start price:
£
13,500
Estimated price:
$15,000 - $20,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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2nd-3rd century AD
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. 72 kg, 90cm including stand (35 1/2"). Fine condition.
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.
