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Marble Bust of the "Hermes of Praxiteles"

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Marble Bust of the "Hermes of Praxiteles"

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Description

Continental Carved Marble Bust of the "Hermes of Praxiteles"

20th century, after the 4th century B.C.E. sculpture excavated at the ruins of the Temple of Hera, Olympia, and now conserved at that city's Archaeological Museum.
h. 23", w. 16-1/2", d. 12"

Provenance: Villa Melrose Antiques, Los Angeles, California.

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Marble Bust of the "Hermes of Praxiteles"

Name: Marble Bust of the \"Hermes of Praxiteles\"
SKU: 107062749
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

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