Lot 5524 - ibid138 Dr Sylvia Legrain Collection - online only - Tuesday, 26. September 2023, 02.00 PM
HEAD OF APHRODITE
In the Alexandrian style of the 2nd/1st century B.C. Based on a model of Aphrodite in Knidos by Praxiteles (4th century B.C.).
Marble with remains of red pigment painting and sintering. The head of the goddess is looking to the left. She has a middle part, a double headband, fine wavy hair and a chignon. On a later stone base.
H without base 17 cm.
Provenance:
- Swiss private collection (according to Sotheby's).
- Auction Sotheby's, New York, 11 December 2002, Lot No. 62.
- Triple Gallery, Bremgarten bei Bern, 11 February 2004.
An illustration of the head on offer can be found in an article of Weltkunst (art magazine), 15 November 2003, Issue No. 13, p. 1933.
- Swiss private collection (according to Sotheby's).
- Auction Sotheby's, New York, 11 December 2002, Lot No. 62.
- Triple Gallery, Bremgarten bei Bern, 11 February 2004.
An illustration of the head on offer can be found in an article of Weltkunst (art magazine), 15 November 2003, Issue No. 13, p. 1933.
CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 7 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.