1st C. Roman Bronze Bust of a Goddess / Muse
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite leaded bronze head of a female, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Perhaps depicting a goddess or a muse, the woman looks ahead with her delicate features framed by a centrally parted coiffure that is crowned by a crested diadem. A veil falls to her shoulders and a collar or diadem graces her chest. A lovely form with beautiful emerald green and russet red patina. Size: 1.25" L x .75" W (3.2 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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#138810
Artemis Gallery is donating 100% of the Buyer's Premium from all lots sold in this auction to COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE. Each $1.00 donated = 3 meals!
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite leaded bronze head of a female, finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Perhaps depicting a goddess or a muse, the woman looks ahead with her delicate features framed by a centrally parted coiffure that is crowned by a crested diadem. A veil falls to her shoulders and a collar or diadem graces her chest. A lovely form with beautiful emerald green and russet red patina. Size: 1.25" L x .75" W (3.2 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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.
#138810
Condition
A fragment from a larger piece, but still quite nice with vivid details. Leaded bronze has developed a gorgeous green and russet patina as well.
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1st C. Roman Bronze Bust of a Goddess / Muse
Estimate $300 - $600
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