A ROMAN STYLE MARBLE TORSO OF VENUS, AFTER THE APHRODITE OF MENOPHANTOS, POSSIBLY 1ST-4TH CENTURY AD, modeled in the ancient classical style, the white marble torso of nude female with elegant jugular notch over slight shoulders framing apple breasts to a naturally rendered abdomen and hip curve; her back bends slightly forward revealing dimples of Venus above her callipygous steatopygia; she stands in contrapposto, now mounted on an ebonized wood stepped square plinth base. Height: 16" Diameter: 6" Reference: "Roman Marble Torso of Venus, C. 2nd Century A.D.," Auctionata Paddle8 AG, Berlin, Germany, May 9, 2014 sale, European Antiques & Collectables, lot 58, sold €30,000.

Apparent losses, surface wear, some soil within crevices, residues at mountings, filled areas at arms, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."