Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II
Property from the Collection of Sir Peter Jonas
A Roman Marble Torso of Asklepios, 2nd/3rd Century A.D.
Lot Closed
December 8, 05:06 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Collection of Sir Peter Jonas
A Roman Marble Torso of Asklepios
2nd/3rd Century A.D.
standing with the weight on his right leg, and wearing a himation covering his lower body and back and falling in long deeply-drilled folds from his left shoulder, the remains of two broad puntelli on his right thigh; no restorations.
Height 70 cm.
Christie's, New York, June 5th, 1998, no. 288, illus.
S. Carroll collection, New York, 1998-2016
Bonhams, London, July 7th, 2017, no. 134, illus.
acquired at the above sale
S. Carroll collection, New York, 1998-2016
Bonhams, London, July 7th, 2017, no. 134, illus.
acquired at the above sale
The supports on the present figure's right thigh were designed to strengthen the god's signature serpent-entwined staff, which he held in his right hand.