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THBRoman Bronze Repousse Fragment of a Victory
Lot 82b
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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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Join us for a very special auction featuring art & artifacts from East to West, North to South, and everywhere in between - with one small thing in common - size! Everything in this auction is approximately 6 inches or less - perfect for that last bit of shelf space in your curio cabinet! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An impressive bronze repousse presenting the finely detailed relief of a winged victory or the goddess Victoria (Greek Nike) in stride and facing left as she raises her right hand. Lengthy robes cascade down her body, nicely portraying her movement. Her left hand holds the fabric of her robe, just below her belted waist, making it easier for her to walk forward. Shown in profile, her visage displays a petite mouth, a naturalistic nose, full cheeks, and an almond-shaped eye, all beneath an elegant updo. A feathered wing peaks out from behind her back. A repousse like this example likely decorated the armor of a soldier. A pair of petite perforations are displayed at the bottom of the piece for attachment. Size: 2.7" W x 4.5" H (6.9 cm x 11.4 cm)
This gorgeous repousse may be either a portrayal of the goddess Victoria, who was a major part of Roman society and symbolized both success in war and triumph over death, or a winged victory, who represented the spirit of victory, rather than the goddess herself. Central to Roman iconography, winged victories are often found in pairs decorating the squandrels of Roman arches. Interestingly, portrayals of these winged women continued after the Christianization of the empire and, thus, evolved into the depiction of Christian angels.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137064Fragment of a larger piece. Loss to figure's right hand. Light bending, but form is still clear. Expected abrasions, as well as 2 small repairs visible on verso. Otherwise, very nice with impressive remaining details and rich patina throughout.Condition
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