Lot 0046

Roman Marble Bust of Eros (Cupid)

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Roman Marble Bust of a Woman: on acrylic base 12 1/2 x 10 x 6 3/4 in. (31.8 x 25.4 x 17.1 cm.), Overall: 17 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (45.1 x 24.1 x 17.1 cm.) Provenance: Property from a Wilshire Corridor Penthouse Estate, Los Angel

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Antiquity: Roman Marble Bust of Ceres: Classical "as-is" limestone bust and pedestal. [28 1/2 h x 19 (dia) inches Bust Only]. Losses; glued.

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ROMAN MARBLE BUST: ROMAN MARBLE BUST; 27.5"H X 18.5"W X 10"D

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Roman Marble Bust of a Male: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th period CE. A skillfully carved marble bust depicting the head of an imperial male figure presenting classicizing features and a wavy coiffure with each curly loc

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**Originally Listed At $1000**

Roman Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Lovely creamy marble portrait of the god of erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars. Roundish cherubic face with tight curly locks of hair. A very sweet example! Size: 3.25" W x 4.25" H (8.3 cm x 10.8 cm); 6.375" H (16.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-private New York, USA collection acquired in the 1990's

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Condition

features a bit soft, missing body and much of back of the head, but still a lovely example

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