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THBRoman Marble Head of a Child
Lot 60b
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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
Jun 20, 2019
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2019-06-20 10:00:00
2019-06-20 10:00:00
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Around the world & back in time - be amazed at the treasures you will find. Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian Icons, Fine Art, much more! All categories, all price ranges.. all legal Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A life-like, sensitive portrayal in marble of a child's head, with a sweet visage comprised of heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes, delicate brow line leading to a petite nose, full pursed, heart-shaped lips delineated with a naturalistic philtrum above, a petite chin, and pudgy apple cheeks confirming his childlike traits - all framed by a wavy coiffure of thick locks, parted to the side and softly cascading in S-shaped waves from the crown of his head to his shoulders, with wispy curls above his forehead. The head is tilted slightly toward the right, suggesting a steadfast gaze. During the Roman Imperial period, children were popular subjects for sculpture displayed in both the private and public arena. Size: 6.5" L x 6.25" W x 7.5" H (16.5 cm x 15.9 cm x 19 cm); 13.25" H (33.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Ancient literature confirms that the Romans cherished childhood and appreciated a nostalgia for its innocence, playful behavior, and gentleness. In addition, children played a role in mythology - i.e. the well-known myth of a boy strangling a goose may have been a domesticated parody of Hercules (Greek Herakles) strangling serpents as an infant. Children were also often depicted interacting with animals in a friendly manner - suggesting that the ancients appreciated the emotional and social benefits of keeping pets.
Provenance: private East Coast collection; ex-William Froelich, New York and California (New York) and Saba (Caribbean), acquired in 1970s
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#142451Loss to nose. Old chip to forehead. Loss to neckline as shown - likely a section from a larger statue. Surface covered with red earthen deposits. Areas of mineral deposits.Condition
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