A Marble Bust of a Goddess, the Head Roman Imperial, 2nd/3rd Century A.D., the Socle, Shoulders, and Restorations Italian, 2nd half of the 18th Century
Live auction begins on:
July 1, 01:00 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
her hair centrally parted, brushed back in thick wavy curls over the ears, surmounted by a luxuriant floral wreath, and falling in long wavy locks spreading over the nape of the neck and draped shoulders.
Height 20 inches (51cm.)
Rome art market, 2nd half of the 18th Century (based on mounting and restoration techniques)
reputedly from a large country estate in Sussex
acquired by the present owner on the UK art market, February 2025
The style, proportions, and workmanship of the socle and shoulders are typical of restorers' workshops operating in Rome in the second half of the 18th Century, including those of Bartolomeo Cavaceppi and Vincenzo Pacetti.
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