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THBLarge Roman Bronze Cupid in Motion Holding Wreath & Cup
Lot 74
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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
Feb 21, 2019
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2019-02-21 10:00:00
2019-02-21 10:00:00
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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wonderful leaded bronze statue of Cupid (Greek Eros) - the god of love - presented in a dynamic pose that begs the viewer's eyes to move around the figure. His body is presented in the nude as is traditional with a delineated belly button and penis. His outspread wings flutter behind his shoulders with finely delineated plumage. Depicted in contrapposto, his left leg is advanced and his weight is shifted to his extended right leg; he raises a chalice in his right hand, while his left arm extends outward but below his shoulders, holding a garland or wreath in that hand. In addition to capturing the god in motion, the sculptor of this piece has rendered an expressive visage with generously lidded almond-shaped eyes, a petite nose, pursed lips that are so lifelike they present a philtrum above - all framed by a garland in his hair. A very special statue of the Roman god of love and the son of Venus whose name is derived from the Latin cupido, meaning "desire". Size: 6.5" H (16.5 cm); 9.875" H (25.1 cm) on included custom stand.
A smaller Roman bronze Cupid sold at Christie's London for GBP 15,000 ($19,429.35) - 24 October 2013, Lot 64 - https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-roman-bronze-cupid-circa-1st-century-5726697-details.aspx
Provenance: private Florida, USA collection; ex-Avraham Rosen collection, New York, New York, USA, purchased 12/01/02, (Avraham's father was a noted Antiquities dealer in Tel Aviv)
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#143399Missing lower half of left leg. Otherwise excellent with gorgeous green patina.Condition
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