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THBRoman Marble Column Capital - Corinthian Order
Lot 37
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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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Oct 11, 2018
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2018-10-11 10:00:00
2018-10-11 10:00:00
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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial period, ca. 3rd century CE. A beautifully-preserved example of a marble column capital of the Corinthian Order, with a drilled decorative motif of flowers and leaves below a triple-tiered upper portion. The base has a round, drilled cylinder used to attach the capital to a column. Delicate swirls and folds speak to the skill of the artisan who made the piece, which would have adorned a luxurious building of Classical style. Size: 12.8" W x 7.55" H (32.5 cm x 19.2 cm)
The drilled motifs are the clue to the age of this piece. From the 3rd century CE onward, Roman sculptors commonly began to use running drills for decorative effects. Holding a wooden support in one hand to guide the drill bit, the sculptor would drill into the surface at a 30-45 degree angle, repeatedly lifting and moving the drill to create a series of holes at a shallow angle to the surface of the stone, creating the appearance of a channel, as you can see here with the wavy effect used to create the impression of folded leaves. This is not only a beautiful piece, but also demonstrates the skill and tools of Roman artists.
A Roman marble column capital sold at Christie's for $6250 in 2008: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-roman-marble-column-capital-circa-2nd-3rd-5157998-details.aspx
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#137806Wear commensurate with age, including a faint stain on the top from water. Motifs still clear.Condition
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