Lot 91
  • 91

A Roman Marble Figure of Aphrodite, circa 2nd/3rd Century A.D.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • A Roman Marble Figure of Aphrodite
  • Height 8 in. 20.3 cm.
ultimately inspired by a Hellenistic original of the 2nd Century B.C. of the type known as the Aphrodite of Syracuse, standing with her weight on the left leg, wearing armlets, and holding the folds of her mantle in the left hand.

Provenance

estate of Paul Murtaugh, acquired in New York City between 1960 and 1985 

Condition

As shown, minor abrasions and chips.
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