Roman Marble Capital Corinthian Style (Wall Column)
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous marble capital of a wall column from the Corinthian order boasting classic trompe l'oeil relief decoration. A sculpted ribbon festoon drapes around 3 sides, suspended on each by a quatrefoil, while pairs of scrolled volutes embellish 2 corners. Additional ribbons gracefully cascade downward from each flower as though the festoons are tied behind them. This playful nature of imitating decoration of one medium with another is a characteristic theme of Roman art and can be seen at other Roman sites such as Ara Pacis Augustae and the wall paintings of Pompeii and Herculaneum. A stunning architectural element from the Ancient Roman Empire and an elegant addition to any home decoration or collection! Size: 17.9" L x 17.9" W x 10.1" H (45.5 cm x 45.5 cm x 25.7 cm)
The Corinthian order is the most ornate of the orders (as opposed to the earlier Doric and Ionic) boasting slender fluted columns topped by elaborate capitals with scrolled volutes like this example. The famous Roman architect Vitruvius observed that the lavish Corinthian design "was produced out of the two other orders." Vitruvius described the Corinthian column as "an imitation of the slenderness of a maiden; for the outlines and limbs of maidens, being slenderer on account of their tender years, admit of prettier effects in the way of adornment."
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#174721
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous marble capital of a wall column from the Corinthian order boasting classic trompe l'oeil relief decoration. A sculpted ribbon festoon drapes around 3 sides, suspended on each by a quatrefoil, while pairs of scrolled volutes embellish 2 corners. Additional ribbons gracefully cascade downward from each flower as though the festoons are tied behind them. This playful nature of imitating decoration of one medium with another is a characteristic theme of Roman art and can be seen at other Roman sites such as Ara Pacis Augustae and the wall paintings of Pompeii and Herculaneum. A stunning architectural element from the Ancient Roman Empire and an elegant addition to any home decoration or collection! Size: 17.9" L x 17.9" W x 10.1" H (45.5 cm x 45.5 cm x 25.7 cm)
The Corinthian order is the most ornate of the orders (as opposed to the earlier Doric and Ionic) boasting slender fluted columns topped by elaborate capitals with scrolled volutes like this example. The famous Roman architect Vitruvius observed that the lavish Corinthian design "was produced out of the two other orders." Vitruvius described the Corinthian column as "an imitation of the slenderness of a maiden; for the outlines and limbs of maidens, being slenderer on account of their tender years, admit of prettier effects in the way of adornment."
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174721
Condition
Expected surface wear with nicks, chips, and abrasions as shown, but motifs are still clear. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining details.
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Roman Marble Capital Corinthian Style (Wall Column)
Estimate $6,000 - $9,000
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