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THBGallo Roman Bronze Head of Ares, ex-Sotheby's
Lot 73b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Oct 25, 2018
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2018-10-25 11:00:00
2018-10-25 11:00:00
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Featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, plus Asian art from Central and Far East. If you love the classics, this is the sale for you. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, plus Asian art from Central and Far East. If you love the classics, this is the sale for you. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Gallo Roman, Gaul (a region that includes present day Northern Italy, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, most of Switzerland, parts of Netherlands, and Germany on west bank of the Rhine), Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A mesmerizing, solid cast bronze head of either Mars (Greek counterpart being Ares) or Minerva (Greek counterpart being Athena) presenting a beautiful visage comprised of wide open eyes, an aquiline nose, slightly parted lips, a knitted brow, and a centrally parted wavy coiffure with finely incised locks - all surmounted by a Corinthian helmet. The bust also shows remains of drapery on the shoulder. A finely modeled sculptural work with gorgeous, green patina that has developed over the ages. Size: 2.875" H (7.3 cm); 4.875" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Mars (Greek Ares) was the god of war - son to Jupiter and Juno (Greek Zeus and Hera) and one of the Twelve Olympians. His sister Minerva (Greek Athena) was the goddess of war. Whereas Mars/Ares traditionally represents the fiery, violent aspects of combat, his sister Minerva/Athena usually represents intellectual military strategy. The term Gallo-Roman refers to the Romanized culture of Gaul under the reign of the Roman Empire.
Provenance: private Florida, USA collection, acquired at Sotheby's, New York (December 12, 2014, lot 35); ex-Baudoin and Feuardent, Hotel Drouot, Paris, France (June 7th, 1922, no. 91. illustrated)
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#132054A section from a larger work with losses to periphery of neckline/drapery on shoulder and verso. Minor divot to top of helmet.Condition
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