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ROMAN MARBLE GODDESS HEAD OF VENUS

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Roman Marble Head of Goddess - Possibly Venus: Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Roman marble head from a statue, her oval face with bow-shaped fleshy lips, the thin arching brows merging with a long slender nose, framing almond-shaped lidd

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Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Venus: Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Venus Roman Empire, circa 1st Century AD.White, fine-crystalline marble carving of idealized beauty with her wavy hair sweptback in a bun. The top of t

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Miniature Roman Marble Head of a Goddess: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous, miniature marble head of a female boasting idealized features that suggest she may be Venus (Greek Aphrodite) - the Roman goddess of love

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Lifesize Roman Marble Head of Aphrodite / Venus: Ancient Rome, Hellenistic period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A finely carved white marble head depicting Aphrodite/Venus, the goddess of romantic love depicted with her head ever so slightly tipped to

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Published Roman Marble Head of Young Woman / Venus: **Originally Listed At $3500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A very fine marble head of a woman or goddess, perhaps depicting Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the goddess of love and romance, ha

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Fine Greek Hellenistic Marble Head, Possibly Aphrodite: Greece, late Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. A finely rendered, hand-carved marble head of a female deity, perhaps depicting Aphrodite (Roman Venus), the goddess of love, passion, and

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Late Hellenistic / Early Roman Marble Head of Venus: Late Hellenistic / Early Roman, ca. 1st century BCE. A finely carved white marble head of Venus (Greek Aphrodite) - this type known as the Venus Genetrix (also Aphrodite Frejus or the Louvre-Naples ty

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Roman Marble Head of Venus, c. 2nd Century A.D.: Title: Roman Marble Head of Venus, c. 2nd Century A.D. Date/Origin: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. Description: Softly modelled features, the eyes with defined lids, bow lips closed. Wavy hair combed to t

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Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess c.1st cent AD: Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess c.1st cent AD. Size of head 7 1/4 inches high (together with stand 10 1/2 inches high) A Large Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess, beautifully carved with ni

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ANCIENT ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A GODDESS: Possibly of Haenad or Apollo with a hairpiece above her curls, circa 200AD, mounted to a black base. H of marble 25.5 cm (10 in)

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Very Fine Roman Marble Head of an Elite Roman Matron As Venus ca. 2nd Century B.C.: Very Fine Roman Marble Head of an Elite Roman Matron As Venus ca. 2nd Century B.C. A beautiful marble head portrait of an elite Roman matron as Venus ca. 2nd Century B.C., Rome. Excellent condition an

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Ancient Roman Marble Head of a goddess c.1st century AD: Ancient Roman Marble Head of a goddess c.1st century AD. Size 2 inches high. Attractive Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess probably Tyche? wearing a crown, fragment from a statue. Condition: minor

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Roman Marble Head of a Goddess: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delicately sculpted head of a young woman that is tilted slightly to the left. Rounded cheeks, almond shaped eyes, and a diadem crowning the head e

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Ancient Roman Marble Head of a goddess c.2nd century AD.: Ancient Roman Marble Head of a goddess c.2nd century AD. Size 4 3/4 inches high + mount. Carved marble head of a goddess probably Tyche? wearing headdress. Custom mounted. Provenance: Ex David Hending

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Roman Marble Head of a Goddess: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely sculpted marble head of a beautiful goddess, possibly Proserpina or Ceres (Greek equivalents being Persephone or Demeter) - presenting a del

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Repro Roman Carved White Marble Head of Goddess or Muse: Repro Roman Carved White Marble Head of Goddess or Muse on a base. Measurements in inches: 9 high on 3 3/4 high base Condition:Not original, made to look old Shipping:We offer in-house shipping. Item(

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Description

Ca. AD 100 - 300.
A Roman marble head of Venus, inspired by Greek art. Her head is turned to her right, with a pronounced chin and full, slightly-parted lips. Her small almond-shaped eyes have thick upper and lower lids drilled at their inner canthi. The delicately-modelled brows arch gracefully and merge with the bridge of her nose. Her forehead is peaked at the centre and her luscious wavy hair is centre parted. The individual strands are delineated with thick wavy tendrils along her crown. Her hair is loosely bound in a band and tied in a chignon at the nape of her neck. For similar see: Defining beauty, the body in ancient Greek art, British Museum, p. 132.
Size: 135mm x 10mm; Weight: 515g
Provenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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ROMAN MARBLE GODDESS HEAD OF VENUS

Name: ROMAN MARBLE GODDESS HEAD OF VENUS
Brand: Venus
SKU: 174449535
Price: 3800 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £750 - £1,500

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