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Western Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. A brass protome bust of a woman or goddess in classical Greco-Roman style, her wavy hair rolled back and crowned by a diadem. Her breasts are bare, and she leans slightly forward. The bust is hollow with a threaded bolt for mounting this piece perhaps as an element or finial on a piece of furniture. This is probably a representation of Artemis (Diana), goddess of the hunt. Size: 2.2" W x 3.75" H (5.6 cm x 9.5 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Danvers, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired by descent; ex-USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#179229
Western Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. A brass protome bust of a woman or goddess in classical Greco-Roman style, her wavy hair rolled back and crowned by a diadem. Her breasts are bare, and she leans slightly forward. The bust is hollow with a threaded bolt for mounting this piece perhaps as an element or finial on a piece of furniture. This is probably a representation of Artemis (Diana), goddess of the hunt. Size: 2.2" W x 3.75" H (5.6 cm x 9.5 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Danvers, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired by descent; ex-USA collection, acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179229
Condition
Surface pitting and casting imperfections. Abrasions to nose tip. Dark patina and toning, otherwise intact.
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European Neoclassical Brass Protome Bust of Artemis
$300.00
$450
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