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THBHellenistic Greek Marble Bull Fountain Head
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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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LiveNov 15, 2024
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- Lot Description
This lot is oversized / heavy and may require 3rd party shipping - please inquire before bidding.
Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. Crafted in the form of a bull, this opulent marble fountain head embodies the era's fascination with lifelike naturalism and expressive detail. The bull's face is rendered with skillful realism, featuring deeply carved eyes, a robust snout, and pronounced, curved horns. Designed for use in a fountain, water would have flowed from the bull’s mouth, making it a dynamic element in ancient Greek gardens or public spaces, symbolizing strength, vitality, and fertility. Size: 16.25" L x 15" W x 17.75" H (41.3 cm x 38.1 cm x 45.1 cm)
In Hellenistic Greece, bull imagery was imbued with symbolic resonance, often associated with fertility, power, and the god Dionysus. This fountain head would have served both as a decorative feature and as a symbol of natural abundance, reflecting the Hellenistic appreciation for both beauty and symbolic depth in public and private art.
Please note that this piece is a dropship item, meaning that it will be shipping from the consignor’s location. All information regarding condition, size, and metal content have been provided by the consignor.
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#190252Condition
Wear as shown
- Provenance
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, aquired before 2004
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