Artemis Gallery
Roman Marble Head of Venus // ex-LaReine Margot
Product Description
Ancient Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A finely carved white marble head of Venus (Greek Aphrodite). This Venus Genetrix type— also known as the Aphrodite Fréjus, or the Louvre-Naples type— takes its name from the most well-preserved example in the Louvre, which was previously believed to have been found at Frejus, however is know known to have come from the vicinity of Naples.
She faces forward with her attractive coiffure parted at the center and swept back along the contours of her diadem, the long, wavy locks meticulously delineated and arranged in a twist above the nape of her neck with flowing tresses softly flowing before her earlobes. The goddess' elegant, oval face is sensitively modeled so as to present a naturalistic visage with a rounded forehead, large and generously lidded almond-shaped eyes, a fine browline that arches gracefully and merges with the bridge of her nose, a soft rounded chin, and full, bow-shaped, slightly-parted lips.
A very similar Roman marble head of Venus Genetrix sold for $87,500 at Christie's in New York (Antiquities, 25 October 2016).
Product Details
- Measurements
12.25" H
- OriginItaly
— Includes Custom Stand
— Size: 7.5" H; 12.25" H On Included Custom Stand
— Provenance: Private East Coast, USA Collection; Ex-La Reine Margot, A Third Generation Antiquities Dealer In Paris, France
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$99.00 first item / $99.00 each additional
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Ship In2-3 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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